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Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

What’s it all about?

Visa Cross-Border Solutions (offers deep money movement capabilities to organisations across the globe. Powered by Currencycloud technology, Visa Cross-Border Solutions enhances, streamlines and simplifies integrating the cross-border financial tools of tomorrow. Clients can embed cross-border finance into the heart of their business and create sophisticated and user-friendly app-based experiences, connecting consumers and businesses around the world. Since 2012, the technology behind Visa Cross-Border Solutions has been used to process more than 250bn to over 180 countries, partnering with banks, businesses and fintech’s all over the world.

This role sits within a fun, supportive and hard-working Lega team, managing a wide variety of commercial legal and regulatory matters. The team supports Visa Cross Border Solutions, a Visa product that provides cross-border payment services to banks, fintechs and businesses. As part of the team you will ensure that Visa operates within the law at all times and offer counsel on legal issues focusing on UK matters.

What we expect of you, day to day.

Provide expert legal advice.
Draft and negotiate agreements with our partner banks, suppliers and clients.
Provide legal advice and support on other commercial matters relating to Visa Cross Border Solutions.
Work with other Visa departments across the globe to ensure agreements and advice accurately reflect business needs, risk appetite and Visa policies.
Responsible for managing day-to-day legal queries.
Work closely with, direct and manage outside counsel

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
•8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least
5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or
2 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications
•Qualified lawyer with previous experience in a commercial legal environment.
We will consider candidates who have qualified in other jurisdictions.
•Demonstrable experience at a recognised law firm or in-house environment.
•Strong academics and training, including legal drafting and negotiating, and
relationship management.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills along with a demonstrated
ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
•Ability to work in a team environment as well as on own initiative.
•Ability to prioritise and manage a varied and busy workload.
•Positive attitude, high level of integrity and intellectual curiosity.

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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What You Should Know About Senior Associate Counsel, Visa

Are you a seasoned legal professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a global impact? Visa, the world leader in payments and technology, is seeking a Senior Associate Counsel to join our dynamic team in London. At Visa, we process over 259 billion transactions each year, facilitating secure payments for consumers, businesses, and governments worldwide. As part of the Visa Cross-Border Solutions team, you’ll play a vital role in providing commercial legal support for our innovative payment technologies. In this position, your day-to-day responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating agreements with partner banks and clients, offering expert legal advice on various commercial matters, and ensuring compliance with UK laws. You'll work collaboratively with Visa teams and external stakeholders, helping to create seamless cross-border finance solutions for businesses everywhere. If you’re looking for an opportunity to leverage your legal expertise in a supportive environment, where you can contribute to our mission of uplifting everyone, everywhere, Visa is the place for you. We're all about pushing the boundaries of technology - come and be part of this exciting journey!

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Associate Counsel at Visa?

As a Senior Associate Counsel at Visa, your primary responsibilities will include providing expert legal advice, drafting and negotiating agreements with partner banks, suppliers, and clients. You will also handle commercial matters related to Visa Cross-Border Solutions, ensuring compliance with all legal standards. Working closely with various Visa departments, you'll help align legal agreements with business needs and manage day-to-day legal queries.