Sr. Associate Counsel

Visa•San Francisco, CA

20h•$180,600 - $289,300•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 (GPP) involving stablecoin and blockchain related products and initiatives. This role will work closely with a small team of Visa GPP 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 San Francisco, CA.

Requirements

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
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
Strong academic credentials, including a J.D. degree (or international equivalent)
Prior experience advising on payments, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and financial services matters, particularly supporting global product launches and driving the legal and regulatory aspects of complex business initiatives
Familiarity with U.S. federal and state payments, cryptocurrency, 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
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
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

Nice To Haves

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
Combination of in-house and law firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide sophisticated and creative counseling to our product and business teams developing stablecoin and blockchain related products and initiatives
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 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
Where required, coordinate and supervise outside counsel for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and work product