Sr. Associate Counsel - job 19 of 31

As a Senior Associate Counsel at Visa, your main responsibilities will include providing legal counsel on transactional matters, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, and supporting the development and deployment of Visa's value-added services. You’ll also be involved in reviewing marketing materials, managing regulatory support, and collaborating with global legal teams to ensure consistency in Visa’s legal approach across different regions.

The Senior Associate Counsel position at Visa requires a law degree from an accredited institution and relevant legal experience in product, business, or commercial law. Candidates should possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, have experience in managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with business teams. Familiarity with regulatory landscapes related to risk and identity products is also essential.

At Visa, we believe in fostering the growth of our employees, including Senior Associate Counsel. You’ll have access to mentorship from senior legal professionals, opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training, and the chance to work on diverse and engaging projects that develop your skills and expertise. Our collaborative culture encourages you to bring forward your ideas and innovations in legal practice.

Visa offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment for Senior Associate Counsel. You’ll experience a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance and allows flexibility in your schedule. Collaborating with talented colleagues in fast-paced projects, engaging directly with business units, and being an integral part of a supportive legal team makes Visa an exciting place to advance your legal career.

Key skills for a Senior Associate Counsel at Visa include strong analytical capabilities, excellent judgment, negotiation prowess, and the ability to manage priorities effectively. Being an adept problem solver and possessing a collaborative mindset are also fundamental, as you’ll work closely with various teams to address legal challenges and drive business success.

When answering this question, focus on a specific project that reflects your analytical and negotiation skills. Outline the legal challenges you faced, your strategy for managing those challenges, and the outcome. Highlight your ability to collaborate with a team and meet project objectives while navigating complexities.

To answer this effectively, share your strategies for prioritization, such as assessing urgency, potential business impact, and regulatory implications. Mention any tools or processes you use to keep track of multiple issues and ensure timely resolutions, demonstrating your ability to remain organized under pressure.

Discuss your approach, beginning with thorough research on the product or service parameters and its market landscape. Emphasize the importance of collaboration with product teams to gather insights and your proactive nature in identifying potential legal risks associated with the launch or evolution of the product.

Explain your process for addressing such conflicts, focusing on open communication with business teams to understand their objectives and presenting legal perspectives comprehensively. Highlight your ability to find creative solutions that achieve business goals while ensuring compliance and minimizing risks.

When addressing this question, recount your experience managing outside counsel, illustrating how you communicated expectations regarding timelines, costs, and quality of work. Emphasize the importance of collaboration and how you ensured that the external team's output aligned with Visa’s standards and strategic objectives.

Outline your drafting and negotiation process, discussing how you ensure clarity and enforceability. Mention key aspects you focus on, such as protecting Visa's interests while fostering positive business relationships. Include examples of successful agreements you have negotiated in the past.

Discuss your methods for staying informed, such as attending industry seminars, subscribing to legal publications, and participating in professional networks. Highlight how you integrate this knowledge into your work and share updates with your team to ensure compliance and strategic advantage.

Explain the importance of teamwork in your legal practice, emphasizing collaboration with diverse teams at Visa. Provide examples of situations where teamwork enhanced problem-solving and how sharing perspectives from various departments contributes positively to achieving business outcomes.

Describe your systematic approach to reviewing marketing materials, focusing on legal compliance with laws and internal policies. Highlight your attention to detail and how you navigate legal intricacies to ensure all materials align with Visa’s compliance standards before they go public.

Share a specific experience of a challenging negotiation. Outline your strategy, what tactics you employed, and how you ensured both parties reached a satisfactory agreement. Highlight how effective communication and understanding the other party's needs played a vital role in the success of the negotiation.