Sr. Associate Counsel

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Visa is seeking a proactive product and commercial lawyer to join as Senior Associate Counsel supporting Visa’s Global Product, IP and Services organizations. The position will report to a Vice President, Visa Legal - Global Product, IP and Services. The role is responsible for supporting Visa Growth Products and Partnerships involving emerging technology. This role will work closely with a small team of product counsels, other experienced Visa lawyers and compliance professionals, and regularly engage directly with business clients.

• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging, but highly rewarding, environment
• Show good judgment and strong analytical, organizational, client counseling, and negotiation skills
• Be self-motivated, optimistic, curious, and collaborative
• Have a good sense of humor
• Provide sophisticated and creative counseling to our product and business teams developing products and initiatives in emerging technology including agentic commerce, digital wallets, and stablecoins
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements that achieve business objectives
• Lead review of product related marketing materials, public relations and corporate communications
• Manage regulatory support and evaluate how shifts in regulatory landscapes may impact Visa and its partners
• Work closely with Visa’s regional legal and business teams globally, and assist these teams in resolving regional and local issues
• Where required, coordinate and supervise outside counsel for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and work product

Qualifications

• 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
• Possess a valid license to practice in the state where the job is located or the ability to become state registered in-house counsel in good standing
• 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
• 5 or more years of post-JD work experience (or international equivalent)
• Strong academic credentials, including a J.D. degree (or international equivalent)
• Prior experience advising on payments services, particularly supporting global product launches and driving the legal and regulatory aspects of complex business initiatives
• Familiarity with U.S. federal and state payments and privacy laws
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution in a team environment, integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
• Developed business acumen, with ability to understand the company's business interests and anticipate the nature and magnitude of issues that could arise in various settings
• Able to multitask and manage a significant workload and a number of clients with minimal supervision

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $180,600 to $289,300 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable).

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program