Senior Associate Counsel, Global Litigation & Competition

As Sr. Associate Counsel, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a diverse range of litigation and pre-litigation matters, as well as providing day-to-day legal advice to a variety of business units within the company. Litigation matters are likely to include class action lawsuits, breach of contract and other business disputes, and responding to third-party subpoenas and government requests.  This role will report into Visa’s Global Litigation & Competition team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing case strategy in partnership with business units and driving resolution of litigation disputes
• Managing outside counsel
• Reviewing and approving pleadings and motions, and attending court hearings and depositions
• Coordinating discovery, including collection and production of materials
• Providing legal advice to business functions on a wide variety of pre-litigation issues arising from business-as-usual activities
• Keeping Visa management and business units apprised of litigation developments and strategy

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.  ​

Qualifications:

• Required education: JD from ABA accredited law school and admitted to relevant state bar
• Preferred years’ experience: 4-6 years full-time employment in top-tier law firm or in-house environment
• Experience in all phases of litigation; experience with complex litigation, class actions, antitrust/competition law, IP litigation, and e-discovery preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and writing skills
• Demonstrates leadership skills and strategic focus
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build strong working relationships at all levels of management and work on cross-functional teams
• Able to perform both independently and in a team environment

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 this position is 180,600.00 to 289,300 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.