Sr. Associate Counsel, Corporate Services & Events - job 25 of 25

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.

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Visa is seeking a proactive, business-minded lawyer to join its Legal team.  The position will report to the Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel, People & Corporate Affairs.

The role includes responsibility for supporting the Corporate Services organization in a broad array of areas including real estate, as well as corporate events and communications. The attorney will work closely with other experienced lawyers and compliance professionals and regularly engage with business clients.

Applicants must be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging but highly rewarding environment, have good judgment and strong analytical, client counseling, and contract drafting and negotiation skills, be self-motivated, and, most importantly, be a positive, intellectually curious, and collaborative team player.

Visa Is Looking For Someone Who Will

• Provide legal counsel to Real Estate team with respect to the structuring, documentation and negotiation of real estate transactions, with a focus on North America

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate purchase agreements, leases, subleases, amendments, easements, and other real estate-related legal documents, including construction and design contracts to support Visa’s new construction and remodel initiatives

• Provide legal support for the day-to-day management of owned and leased properties

• Support development, review and implementation of key corporate services, events, and communications policies and protocols

• Support Events team with drafting, review, and negotiation of agreements with suppliers, vendors, and venues related to planning and executing events

• Advise on event promotion and communication strategies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

• Supervise outside counsel and oversee outside counsel work to ensure delivery of high quality, cost-effective legal services

• Support monitoring and reporting of key legal and regulatory trends and developments to company stakeholders

• Provide legal review and approval of presentations and other day-to-day work product and content created by the business teams

• Manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

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

Basic Qualifications
•5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications
•6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
•At least 2 years of work experience with an advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
•Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
•Current member in good standing of a State Bar with the ability to become barred or a registered in-house counsel in the state where this role is located
•Strong business acumen, ability to work independently and collaboratively and to engage directly with business clients at all levels
•Practical and proactive problem solver, calm under pressure, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
•Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills, with an ability to explain complex legal issues to stakeholders who possess varying degrees of sophistication about legal matters
•In-house and/or large law firm experience

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting.  The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $176,800 to $230,000 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.