Sr. Associate Counsel

Visa•Atlanta, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Senior Managing Counsel, Visa Legal - Global Product, IP and Services. The role is responsible for supporting Visa Acceptance Solutions products and services, including Visa Acceptance Platform, Cybersource, Authorize.Net and other value-added services.. This role will work closely with a small team of Visa Acceptance Solutions product counsels, other experienced Visa lawyers and compliance professionals, and regularly engage directly 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, organizational, client counseling, and negotiation skills, be self-motivated, be an optimistic, curious, and collaborative team player, and have a good sense of humor. The role is based in Atlanta, GA. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Requirements

5 or more years of post-JD work experience (or international equivalent)
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

Nice To Haves

6 or more years of relevant post-JD work experience (or international equivalent)
Combination of in-house and law firm experience preferred
Strong academic credentials, including a J.D. degree (or international equivalent)
Prior experience in at least one of the following areas: payments (and related credit and debit processing), financial services, technology or fintech industries
Financial regulatory experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to drive execution in a team environment, integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as needed, and engage directly with business clients at all levels
Must be a practical and creative problem-solver with strong business acumen and work ethic
Must be able to manage and drive the legal and regulatory aspects of complex business initiatives, both in the U.S. and internationally
Transactional background (corporate, commercial arrangements) with significant experience drafting and negotiating a wide array of commercial agreements
Knowledge of privacy and competition laws
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
Must be able to multitask and manage a significant workload and a number of clients with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Work closely with business teams to understand and achieve key business objectives and help them develop compelling product and service offerings
Draft, negotiate, and drive to completion complex commercial agreements that achieve business objectives, and continue to support those business relationships once consummated
Provide sophisticated and creative counseling and advice to business teams regarding product development, deployment, and associated commercial and contracting considerations
Lead review of product related marketing materials, public relations and corporate communications
Manage regulatory support and evaluation of 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, including to achieve consistency on approaches and issues by Visa worldwide
Provide advice and counsel to business line and management on transactional legal matters and proposed corporate actions and projects
Review externally facing documentation for compliance with securities laws, disclosure policies, data use policies and requirements, competition law issues, etc.
Where required, coordinate and supervise outside counsel for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and work product