Junior Lawyer
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Fascinated by the future and captivated by technology
Smart driven and want to make a difference in the world
Youll fit right in.
As the worlds leader in digital payments technology Visas mission is to connect the world through the most creative reliable and secure payment network enabling individuals businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network VisaNet provides secure and reliable payments around the world and is capable of handling more than 65000 transaction messages a second. The companys dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone everywhere. As the world moves from analogue to digital Visa is applying our brand products people network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.
At Visa your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world invest in your career growth and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors trailblazers innovators and risktakers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world creatively moving the industry forward and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.
Youre an Individual. Were the team for you. Together lets transform the way the world pays.
Whats it all about
This role is a position within a fun supportive and hardworking Commercial Law Team who manage a wide range of commercial technology intellectual property and product legal matters. This Team is part of a larger Legal and Compliance Department (including Competition law Regulatory law Corporate law Data Privacy and Employment law and Compliance specialists) which has consistently had some of the highest engagement scores and prides itself on a creative cando approach.
The role works closely with Visas Europe Region Product team based in the Paddington Hub and Product teams in Visas Regional offices around Europe.
The Commercial Law Team works at the cutting edge of new payment technologies innovation and the fintech industry in an increasingly regulated environment which brings unique and novel challenges in the commercial/technology law space.
What we expect of you day to day
- Provide commercial/IP legal advice and support relating to matters such as strategic alliances client agreements technology licensing arrangements pilot agreements tokenisation the roll out of new Products the development of template contracts and other general commercial matters.
- Draft review negotiate and advise on a wide range of contracts and legal issues relating to the matters above including supervision of other lawyers.
- Build a thorough understanding of the payments industry and Visas products and services while seamlessly incorporating them into decisions and advice.
- Identify competition/antitrust data protection and other regulatory issues and liaise when necessary with internal specialist members of the Legal & Compliance Department and/or external counsel.
- Identify the need for external legal advice and engage appropriate outside counsel on a range of legal issues across Visas European region.
- Work with other Visa departments across the globe to ensure contracts and advice accurately reflects business needs and policies as they develop.
- Responsible for management of daytoday legal queries and business deals taking the lead on all relevant legal activities.
- Manage develop and maintain relationships to facilitate the effective delivery of legal advice and assistance.
- Apply strong collaboration and partnership skills to foster multiple strong relationships with various Visa business contacts across Visa products services and function areas.
- Provide training to identified business areas on law processes and policies.
- Proactively contribute to the Legal and Regulatory Departments planning cohesion consistency in advice and the general efficiency and effectiveness of the department as a whole.
What were after
- Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with ideally 25 years PQE. We will consider candidates who have qualified in other jurisdictions.
- Previous experience of working with a regulated business.
- Demonstrable experience at a recognised law firm and/or inhouse environment.
- Strong academics and training including legal drafting and negotiating and relationship management.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills along with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Problem solver with proven experience in identifying emerging industry issues/trends and developing responses to help achieve business objectives
- Strong ability to partner communicate and navigate through multiple disciplines and organizational groups
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team context to facilitate achievement of shared goals in an inclusive and open manner
- Strong ability to partner communicate and navigate through multiple disciplines and organizational groups
- Positive attitude high level of integrity and intellectual curiosity.
- Demonstrates global mindset and the ability to work well in a dynamic and deadlineoriented environment
- Intrinsically motivated and navigates challenges and failure with growth mindset
- Willingness to approach difficult or complex issues to identify resolutions.
- Fluent in English.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of the payments industry (and applicable regulation) or financial services environment.
- Previous experience of crossborder and multijurisdictional contracts.
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 23 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 :
- Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with ideally 25 years PQE. We will consider candidates who have qualified in other jurisdictions.
Additional Information :
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
