Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional - job 21 of 42

As the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional at Visa, your key responsibilities include supporting Risk and Identity Services, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, and advising business teams on transactional legal matters. You'll work closely with experienced Visa lawyers and compliance professionals, helping to achieve key business objectives while also managing regulatory support and reviewing marketing materials for compliance.

The ideal candidate for the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional role at Visa should possess a strong background in commercial law and experience with regulatory considerations. You should excel at managing multiple priorities and have excellent analytical, client counseling, and negotiation skills. Successful applicants will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative team players who approach challenges with optimism and creativity.

In your role as Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional at Visa, you will provide sophisticated and creative legal counseling to business teams throughout the product development and deployment process. This includes advising on associated commercial and contracting considerations to ensure that all offerings align with legal standards while achieving business objectives.

The Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional at Visa operates under a hybrid work model. Although the position is primarily based in Washington, candidates may also work from other locations such as Atlanta, Austin, or Denver. The expectation for in-office days will be confirmed by your hiring manager, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Key skills for the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional role at Visa include strong analytical abilities, exceptional judgment, and outstanding negotiation skills. Being an adept issue spotter and creative problem solver is vital, as is the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting. Collaborative teamwork and a positive outlook are also essential for success in this role.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples of complex commercial agreements you have worked on. Discuss the structure of those agreements, your approach to negotiation, and the outcomes achieved. Emphasizing any innovative solutions or successful strategies will demonstrate your capability in this area.

In your response, mention specific resources, such as legal journals, industry seminars, or webinars, that you utilize to stay informed. Additionally, discuss how you have applied this knowledge in your previous roles to anticipate and manage regulatory challenges effectively.

When preparing your answer, provide a detailed example of a project where collaboration with outside counsel was necessary. Talk about your communication strategies, how you set goals, and how you monitored their work, demonstrating your ability to lead and ensure timely delivery of quality outcomes.

Discuss your organizational skills and tools you use to manage your workload effectively. Provide an example illustrating how you assessed competing priorities, made decisions on which matters required immediate attention, and how you communicated those priorities to team members.

Think of a specific legal challenge you faced and describe the steps you took to identify, analyze, and resolve the issue. Highlight any creative solutions you proposed and the positive impact your resolution had on the business.

Your answer should reflect your understanding of how legal advice needs to align with business objectives. Discuss how you collaborate and communicate complex legal concepts in a way that is easily understood by business teams and that supports their goals.

Provide an example of a situation where you faced disagreement. Explain how you communicated your position with respect and clarity, aimed to understand the business perspective, and worked toward a solution that aligned both business needs and legal requirements.

Be specific about your previous roles that required knowledge of regulatory compliance. Discuss any particular regulations you have worked with and how you ensured adherence to compliance requirements, as well as any relevant training or certifications you have achieved.

Share your motivation for wanting to join Visa. Discuss what attracted you to the company’s values, its innovative approach, and how your skills and experiences align with the needs of the Associate Counsel, Product & Transactional role.

In your answer, outline your drafting process, from initial discussions with the business team to understanding their objectives, to conducting thorough legal research. Emphasize the importance of clarity and precision in the agreement and how you ensure it aligns with both legal standards and business goals.