Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

This is a junior-level attorney position with two main areas of responsibility.   First, the associate counsel will be part of the legal team supporting Visa's Compliance function.  This entails, among other things: providing legal support on compliance policies and procedures, risk assessments, control frameworks, monitoring and validation testing, exam management, ethics reporting, and employee training; providing legal advice relating to Visa's substantive compliance areas; helping to guide Visa's global teams on compliance issues; and monitoring updates to applicable laws and regulations. 

Second, the associate counsel will help manage the internal training and development program for the Legal and Compliance department. This includes helping to identify speakers, develop course content, host training sessions, promote the program internally, coordinate team meetings, consult with Visa University stakeholders, and manage department communications about the training program.

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admitted to the CA bar (or be willing to attain CA Registered In-House Counsel status)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal work experience
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients at all levels of management and work on cross-functional teams on highly regulated processes
• Flexibility and willingness to meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
• Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Ability to successfully manage several complex projects simultaneously
• Exceptional ethics, judgment and discretion
• Demonstrated global mindset and sensitivity to all cultures
• Superior writing skills and attention to detail

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.