Legal Associate Counsel
- Full-time
- Job Family Group: Legal
Company Description
Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.
Job Description
PURPOSE
Provide legal services within Visa’s AP region with particular focus on supporting senior legal counsel in AP countries, to enable the organization to operate within applicable legal and regulatory parameters
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY RESULTS AREA
Advising Visa of legal requirements for the relevant jurisdictions, managing advice from external counsel where appropriate;
Acting as regional contact for the preparation and negotiation of marketing support including Olympics and FIFA sponsorships as well as in market sponsorships and media campaigns, and company /commercial greements;
Providing support to the Sourcing team in the preparation and negotiation of contracts with suppliers and managing Visa’s internal approval processes;
Advising on arrangements with strategic commercial partners for product initiatives and other arrangements including drafting and negotiating relevant agreements;
Supporting Visa Inc’s subsidiaries within the region with respect to governmental filings and compliance requirements and advising on proposals for new entities or changes to existing entities;
Providing legal advice to local HR teams on policy issues and employee relations;
Assisting local staff with approval of internal and external communications and presentations.
STRATEGIC NATURE, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & SCOPE
As part of the legal team actively participate in developing strategies, objectives, policies and programs. Take a strong role and assist in developing initiatives to improve legal service. Proactively move strategic thinking to operational concept and tactical deployment of service. Proactively work with global, regional and functional colleagues on deployment of projects and developments.
As part of the team, actively participate in developing policies and processes to meet business objectives. Support change in the function to ensure that it delivers value to
DECISION MAKING & COMPLEXITY
Work with global teams, in particular functional and other regions, to ensure effective matrix management of assigned business divisions. Advise on local matters whilst seeking to ensure legal and business
objectives are effectively implemented. Manage assigned business divisions within complex geographical
legislative environment.
Qualifications
Law degree minimum requirement
Minimum 3-5 years PQE
Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
Excellent written and verbal English
Excellent organization skills
Experience working in a US Multinational/ highly matrix organization is preferred
Experience in payment industry advantageous (but not essential)
A working knowledge of Mandarin, Malay or Indonesian language is an advantage
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.