Visa
Sr. Counsel, Global Product, IP & Services
Visa, Foster City, California, United States, 94420
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
Visa is seeking a business and commercial lawyer with intellectual property experience to join its growing legal team that supports Visa’s product and technology organizations. The position is for a Senior Counsel, who will report to a Vice President, Visa Legal – Global Product, IP and Services.The role includes responsibility for supporting Visa’s mergers and acquisitions activity from an intellectual property and product point of view, as well supporting a variety of products, services, and operational functions, either as the lead attorney or as part of a small team of experienced counsel. Products and services include Visa’s data products. The attorney will work closely with other experienced lawyers and compliance professionals, and regularly engage with business clients to understand and achieve key business objectives and help them develop compelling product and service offerings. The attorney will be expected to provide sophisticated and creative counseling and advice to business and technology teams regarding M&A issues, product development, deployment, and associated commercial and contracting considerations.Applicants must be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging, but highly rewarding, environment, have good judgment and strong analytical, client counseling, and negotiation skills, be self-motivated, and, most importantly, be an optimistic, curious, and collaborative team player.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
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD.Juris Doctor degree required.Preferred Qualifications
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD.Admitted to at least one state bar in good standing and able to register as in-house counsel as required if your state bar membership is in a state other than the Visa office where you would be located.Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as needed, and engage directly with business clients at all levels.Must be a practical and creative problem-solver with strong business acumen and work ethic.Must be able to manage and drive the legal and regulatory aspects of complex business initiatives, both in the U.S. and internationally.Must have experience in intellectual property.Strong preference for prior experience in at least one of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, technology transactions, payments.Additional InformationWork 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.U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY:
The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 201,500.00 to 262,000.00 USD, 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 bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
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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
Visa is seeking a business and commercial lawyer with intellectual property experience to join its growing legal team that supports Visa’s product and technology organizations. The position is for a Senior Counsel, who will report to a Vice President, Visa Legal – Global Product, IP and Services.The role includes responsibility for supporting Visa’s mergers and acquisitions activity from an intellectual property and product point of view, as well supporting a variety of products, services, and operational functions, either as the lead attorney or as part of a small team of experienced counsel. Products and services include Visa’s data products. The attorney will work closely with other experienced lawyers and compliance professionals, and regularly engage with business clients to understand and achieve key business objectives and help them develop compelling product and service offerings. The attorney will be expected to provide sophisticated and creative counseling and advice to business and technology teams regarding M&A issues, product development, deployment, and associated commercial and contracting considerations.Applicants must be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging, but highly rewarding, environment, have good judgment and strong analytical, client counseling, and negotiation skills, be self-motivated, and, most importantly, be an optimistic, curious, and collaborative team player.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
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD.Juris Doctor degree required.Preferred Qualifications
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD.Admitted to at least one state bar in good standing and able to register as in-house counsel as required if your state bar membership is in a state other than the Visa office where you would be located.Must be able to work independently and collaboratively as needed, and engage directly with business clients at all levels.Must be a practical and creative problem-solver with strong business acumen and work ethic.Must be able to manage and drive the legal and regulatory aspects of complex business initiatives, both in the U.S. and internationally.Must have experience in intellectual property.Strong preference for prior experience in at least one of the following areas: mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, technology transactions, payments.Additional InformationWork 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.U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY:
The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 201,500.00 to 262,000.00 USD, 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 bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
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