Sr. Associate Counsel (Attorney)

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in 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 while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Visa U.S.A. Inc., a Visa Inc. company, needs a Sr. Associate Counsel (Attorney) (multiple openings) in San Francisco, CA to

• Responsible for supporting a wide variety of Visa products, services, and operational functions as lead attorney.
• Work closely with business and product teams to achieve key business objectives and help them develop compelling product and service offerings.
• Draft, negotiate and drive to completion complex commercial agreements that achieve business objectives, and continue to support those business relationships once consummated.
• Draft, update and manage template agreements to allow for more efficient contract administration.
• Review and revise product-related marketing materials.
• Provide sophisticated and creative counseling and advice to business and product teams regarding product development, deployment, and associated contracting considerations.
• Position reports to the San Francisco, California office and may allow for partial telecommuting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Employer will accept a Juris Doctor, or foreign equivalent, and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a related associate counsel or attorney occupation.
• Must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Position requires experience in the following:
  • Knowledge of commercial law and regulations in a multi-jurisdictional environment;
  • Drafting, negotiating and driving to completion complex agreements;
  • Managing multiple transaction components in a fast-paced environment and driving deals to completion;
  • Conducting research and analysis in the payments and/or financial services space (including ongoing trends and emerging regulations);
  • Client counseling related to ongoing deal negotiations and contract terms; and
  • Commercial, intercompany and partnership contract negotiation skills.

Worksite: San Francisco, CA

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.

Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.

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.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $176,800.00 USD to $283,100.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for an annual bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position is eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Program, FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time off and Wellness Programs.