Sr. Counsel (Director), Legal 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