Company Description

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.

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Job Description

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

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. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's 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
• Advise on securities law and SEC compliance and public company reporting activities, including current and periodic reports, annual reports, registration statements, Section 16 filings and foreign equity filings.
• Support Investor Relations, Controllership, Treasury, Equity, Corporate Communications and other legal and cross-functional teams to execute and manage key corporate projects and transactions
• Assist on corporate governance matters, including preparing and reviewing Board of Director and committee meeting agendas and materials as well as subsidiary governance
• 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 functions, senior leaders and other colleagues.
• 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.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 180,600.00 to 235,000.00 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 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.