Sr. Associate Counsel

Job DescriptionVisa is seeking an attorney to support Visa's business operations in the Caribbean and Central America.
The position could be based in Panama City, Panama, San José, Costa Rica or Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The attorney will report to the Vice President, Legal, Mexico, Central America & Caribbean.This is a hybrid position.
Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.Responsibilities
- Legal support to the business teams in the Caribbean and Central America. Develop creative solutions and guide the team along the path to implementation, by performing a structured legal analysis based on current complex payments regulatory landscape; proactively identifying and communicating legal risks; and acting as a proactive partner in achieving business goals and objectives with sense of urgency but at the same time, protecting Visa's assets and interests, and minimizing risks to Visa. Manage complex regulatory and competition matters, oversee legal procedures, maintain relationships with relevant competition authorities, and select and manage suitable external counsel. - Ability to communicate regulatory matters precisely, efficiently, and effectively to all stakeholders within the organization
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements in English and Spanish, such as client incentive agreements, advertising and promotion agreements, sponsorship agreements, technology agreements, consultancy and contractor agreements, and confidentiality agreements. - Ability to create templates and processes to expedite agreement drafting and improve time to market.
This also includes developing template/standard documents or adapting U.S. documents to local requirements. Review marketing materials, press releases and public communications to ensure legal protection of Visa's assets, including its prestigious brand. Deep understanding of local payments legal and regulatory environment in one or more countries and territories in the Caribbean and Central America. Knowledge in relevant areas of the law, including commercial, antitrust, intellectual property, privacy, antibribery, and employment; and understanding of Visa's business to generate practical and business-focused legal advice, particularly in connection with (i) Visa's regulated activities in Central America and the Caribbean; and (ii) deployment of innovative technological payments solutions, such as digital wallets, fast funds payments, IoT, mobile payments, and contactless payment products. Support management of corporate-governance documents of Visa's legal entities in one or more territories in the Caribbean and Central America, including board and shareholder meeting minutes, and powers of attorney. Some travel may be required, although no travel is expected.QualificationsAdmitted to practice law in the country where the position is based.At least 7 years of commercial legal experience in, either or both, large law firms or inhouse with multinationals.Experience with banking, payments, and or fintechs regulation in one or more territories in Central America and the Caribbean knowledge of U.S. or common law ideal.Experience working with regulatory bodies, particularly with central banks, financial superintendencies, and competition authorities in the Caribbean or Central America.Dedicated, organized, and demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams.Firstclass written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English, including ability to lead, negotiate, and draft agreements in both languages.Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to identify, untangle, and analyze legal issues within a business context, and provide clear, concise, and actionable advice to non lawyers.Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients at all levels of management and work collaboratively with country, regional and global teams to ensure effective management within a matrix organization headquartered in the U.S. ,but working in multiple geographical locations.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.Additional InformationVisa 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.