Sr. Associate Counsel, Product & Commercial - job 7 of 26

The Senior Associate Counsel, Product & Commercial at Visa is tasked with supporting the Value-Added Services organization by either leading as the attorney for certain products or working collaboratively within a small team. Responsibilities encompass drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, providing legal advice on transactional matters, overseeing product-related marketing materials, and managing jurisdiction-specific regulatory assessments.

Candidates for the Senior Associate Counsel, Product & Commercial role at Visa should possess strong analytical, judgment, client counseling, and negotiation skills. A law degree and experience in commercial and product law are essential. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and must demonstrate creativity and optimism in problem-solving.

In the role of Senior Associate Counsel at Visa, you'll work closely with business teams to understand key objectives and help develop product and service offerings. This collaboration enables you to provide tailored legal advice and support throughout the lifecycle of the product, ensuring that all business goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with legal standards.

The Senior Associate Counsel, Product & Commercial at Visa handles a variety of transactional legal matters, including the negotiation of complex commercial agreements, providing counsel on product development and deployment, and reviewing documentation for compliance with various legal frameworks. This role also entails managing regulatory support and coordinating with outside counsel when necessary.

The work environment for a Senior Associate Counsel at Visa is hybrid, which allows for a blend of in-office and remote work. Expect an engaging setting where you'll frequently interact with a diverse group of professionals and contribute to an innovative legal team. This role emphasizes collaboration and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging atmosphere.

When answering this question, focus on outlining the situation, the parties involved, and the outcome of the negotiation. Highlight your strategy, the challenges faced during the process, and how you ensured the agreement aligned with your organization's goals while maintaining strong relationships.

In response to this question, illustrate your organizational skills by discussing specific tools or methods you use to prioritize tasks. Mention how you assess deadlines, urgency, and the potential impact of each project to allocate your time effectively while maintaining quality.

Detail your approach to compliance, including how you stay updated on regulations, consult with relevant stakeholders, and implement processes to review documentation and agreements for adherence to legal standards. Provide examples of past experiences where you successfully managed compliance challenges.

Discuss your communication and collaboration strategies in engaging with business teams. Emphasize the importance of asking clarifying questions, being an active listener, and providing legal insights that align with their goals. Share an example of how this approach has led to successful outcomes in past experiences.

Share specific instances where you've provided legal support during product development phases. Focus on how you've contributed to drafting documents, advising on legal considerations, and navigating regulatory landscapes while ensuring that legal aspects do not hinder the project's progress.

Highlight your familiarity with the legal standards applicable to marketing practices. Provide examples of the types of marketing materials you've reviewed, the key compliance issues you focused on, and how your input helped steer campaigns positively while ensuring legal integrity.

Illustrate your problem-solving skills by describing a challenging situation where you identified potential issues and took creative steps to address them. Explain how your solution ultimately benefited the company and fostered collaboration among teams.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning relevant legal publications, webinars, and professional organizations you follow. Emphasize how you apply this knowledge proactively to benefit your role and stay ahead of potential legal challenges.

Provide insights into your experiences coordinating with outside legal counsel by focusing on how you ensured quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of their services. Sharing specific situations where your oversight improved service delivery can add value to your answer.

Craft your answer by expressing genuine interest in Visa's mission and values. Highlight how the role aligns with your career goals and how you believe you can contribute to the company’s objectives, especially in the area of innovative legal support for products and services.