Sr. Counsel (Director), Legal
Visa
Full-time
On-site
Nairobi Nairobi County Kenya
Company Description
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
Job Description
Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts and other legally binding documents. This also includes development of templates/standard documents or adapting US 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. Representing Visa at Regulatory and other external meetings where required. Some travel may be required. Role to be located in Visa office in Nairobi, Kenya.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
Law degree minimum requirement Minimum 12 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/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
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.
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.
Job Description
Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts and other legally binding documents. This also includes development of templates/standard documents or adapting US 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. Representing Visa at Regulatory and other external meetings where required. Some travel may be required. Role to be located in Visa office in Nairobi, Kenya.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications
12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD
Law degree minimum requirement Minimum 12 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/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
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.