Counsel needed at Visa Incorporated

Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESULTS AREA

• Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts and other legally binding documents. This also includes development of templates and standard documents or adapting U.S. and CEMEA Hub documents to local requirements
• Providing reviews of new business and products and solutions initiatives and assessment of applicable regulatory requirements
• Advising on arrangements with partners for product development initiatives and other arrangements including drafting and negotiating relevant agreements
• Where required, coordinate and supervise outside counsels for timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and excellence of service and work product
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise teams in SSA sub-region and CEMEA HQ about applicable legal requirements, their implications and compliance strategies as well as assisting with regulatory filings
• Assisting relevant functions with approval of internal and external communications and presentations
• Some travel may be required
• Role to be located in Visa office in Lagos, Nigeria

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

KEY COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree minimum requirement
• Minimum 9 years PQE with an international law firm or a multinational organization
• Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization to implement projects
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal English is required, French would be advantageous (but not essential)
• Strong contract drafting skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Generalist and commercial lawyer
• Experience in banking, information technology and payment industry advantageous (but not essential)
• Experience working in a US, multinational, highly matrix organisation is preferred
• Have a global mindset and the ability to work well in a dynamic and deadline-oriented environment
• Must be able to work independently and interface with different level stakeholders with little or no supervision, but also be a good team player
• Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits