Counsel, Legal
- Full-time
- Job Family Group: Legal
Company Description
As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company's dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.
At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.
You're an Individual. We're the team for you. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.
Job Description
Position Summary
This position is for an attorney in Visa’s Legal group covering Cybersource and Authorize.Net. The job is based in Foster City, Ca. The job reports to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel who covers this area.
Job Scope:
Providing day to day legal support to account executives, product teams, and other internal clients
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of a range of agreements with external Visa clients
Reviewing presentations and other materials
Keeping abreast of changes in the law and periodically training internal team and clients
Coordinating with other functions at Visa
Working to improve internal processes
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate degree with strong academic record from an accredited law school
8+ years of legal experience covering drafting and negotiating commercial and licensing agreements for technology platforms, including experience as lead associate
Prior in-house experience preferred but not required
Experience working with Sales teams and advising Product teams
Experience in IP, IT, data protection, contract and commercial law preferred
Knowledge payment service industry, background in technology or computer science preferred
Exceptional analytical ability and advocacy skills
Excellent written, oral communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to drive execution in a team environment, integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
Strong people skills with proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients at all levels of management and work on cross-functional teams on complex deals
Practical and proactive problem-solver; confident, mature, calm under fire, with a positive attitude
Strong work ethic for a fast-paced environment
Admitted to CA bar in good standing or eligible for Registered in house counsel in CA.
Additional Information
Work Hours:
- Varies upon the needs of the department
Travel Requirements:
- This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements:
- This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers, reach with hands and arms, and bend or lift up to 25 pounds.
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.