Sr. Associate Counsel

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

Join Visa: A Network Working for Everyone.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Associate Counsel to join our Global Securities and Corporate Governance Team.  This position will report to the Senior Managing Counsel.

Essential Functions

Primary responsibilities for this position include supporting the Global Securities and Corporate Governance team in U.S. public company matters, such as preparing and reviewing SEC and NYSE filings, earnings preparation, capital market transactions, and other corporate matters. Responsibilities also include supporting the board of directors and advising on corporate governance, investor relations, general corporate, finance and treasury-related matters.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• 5 years of experience, combination of in-house and law firm experience preferred
• Juris Doctor degree or foreign equivalent
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Knowledge of U.S. securities, corporate governance, and general corporate matters
• Have good judgment and strong analytical skills combined with a practical approach to problem solving
• A high level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to operate effectively as a collaborative team player across different business units
• Ability to be responsive and flexible in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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