Sr. Associate Counsel - job 14 of 31

As a Senior Associate Counsel at Visa, your key responsibilities include providing legal support to the Value-Added Services organization, specifically focusing on Risk and Identity Services. You will draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements, provide legal advice on product development and deployment, manage regulatory matters, and collaborate with global legal and business teams. Ultimately, your role will involve ensuring that Visa remains compliant while achieving business objectives effectively.

To qualify for the Senior Associate Counsel position at Visa, candidates typically need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and relevant experience in commercial and business law. Strong analytical, negotiation, and client counseling skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities. A collaborative mindset, creativity in problem-solving, and an optimistic attitude are also key attributes we look for in candidates.

The Senior Associate Counsel interacts closely with various business teams within Visa, working together to align legal strategies with business objectives. You'll engage directly with client teams to provide legal support throughout product development and deployment processes. Additionally, you will collaborate with regional legal teams globally to address local issues and ensure consistency in how Visa tackles legal matters across different jurisdictions.

Visa fosters a supportive and innovative work environment for its Senior Associate Counsel. The role is hybrid, allowing flexibility in where you work. You'll be working within a highly collaborative team that values your input while navigating a fast-paced legal landscape. The culture at Visa emphasizes professional growth, creative problem solving, and maintaining a positive, optimistic atmosphere.

Career growth as a Senior Associate Counsel at Visa is robust, with opportunities for advancement based on performance and the ability to take on increasingly complex legal challenges. The experience gained in this role, along with the support from leadership, will position you well for higher-level positions within the Visa legal team or broader organizational roles in the future.

When answering this question, showcase specific examples from your past work where you successfully drafted and negotiated agreements. Focus on your approach to identifying key interests, understanding business objectives, and closing deals that benefit all parties involved. Highlight your analytical skills and how you managed any challenges during the negotiation process.

Discuss your methods for keeping up with legal trends and regulatory changes, such as subscribing to legal journals, attending industry conferences, or participating in relevant online forums. Emphasize your proactive approach to education and how it integrates into your practice as a Senior Associate Counsel.

Share your approach to understanding the business objectives and context. Talk about how you build relationships with business teams to foster open communication. Illustrate with examples where you successfully provided legal advice that aligned with and supported those objectives.

Be prepared to share a specific scenario that demonstrates your problem-solving skills. Highlight your ability to analyze the situation, consult with relevant parties, and consider various solutions before reaching a satisfactory resolution. Illustrate the positive outcome resulting from your legal support.

Explain your techniques for time and project management. Mention how you assess urgency and importance, and use tools or methods for keeping track of deadlines. Providing an example of a situation where you successfully managed several projects simultaneously would strengthen your response.

Illustrate your collaborative efforts with specific examples of how you partnered with teams from different departments. Highlight the strategies that aided communication and cooperation, emphasizing the outcomes achieved through these partnerships.

Reflect on what excites you about the intersection of law and business. Discuss your passion for supporting innovation through legal frameworks, the dynamic nature of commercial law, and how you enjoy contributing to the overall success of the business's services.

Discuss your methodology for staying organized and thorough when conducting regulatory reviews. Reference specific tools or frameworks you utilize to ensure compliance with jurisdiction-specific laws and regulations, particularly as they relate to Visa’s operations.

Outline the qualities that you believe are essential for success in legal roles within tech and finance, such as adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Consider including your personal strengths and how they align with these qualities.

Discuss your experiences in coordinating with external law firms and how you maintain quality and efficiency in their services. Describe the importance of clear communication, setting expectations, and providing feedback to ensure alignment with Visa's objectives.