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.

“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.”

Do you have Experience drafting license agreements, joint development agreements, and nondisclosure agreements having various levels of complexity? Have you Provided IP subject matter expertise to commercial attorneys? In this position, the Patent Counsel provides intellectual property (IP) legal services to clients primarily in the computer software and hardware arts.

• Preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.
• Advising clients on freedom to operate in view of 3rd-party patents.
• Assisting in drafting and negotiating agreements, including licenses, joint development agreements, technology agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
• Assessing claims involving intellectual property rights by and against 3rd parties.
• Advising clients in the development and implementation of intellectual property protection strategies to support the needs of individual business units.

Juris Doctorate degree and undergraduate, or graduate, degree in applicable engineering or science, preferably in electrical engineering or computer science.

Admission to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admission to at least one State or District of Columbia Bar.

Three to five years of experience in drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications; prep and pros experience in the software arts required. Expertise in subject matter eligibility required.

Experience evaluating third party patents, performing freedom-to-operate studies, and drafting freedom-to-operate opinions.

Ability to implement and monitor intellectual property strategies to support business needs and make changes to such strategies as needed.

“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.”