Counsel

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.

• Develop, analyze, and negotiate commercial agreements, including incentives, consulting, sponsorships, marketing initiatives, and technology service agreement
• Provide legal advice on relevant payment industry regulation in the Andean Region
• Draft, update, and develop template contracts
• Provide legal advice and support to Visa’s business development initiatives in the Andean Region
• Support the marketing team on revision of terms and conditions and marketing material of commercial campaigns
• Provide general legal support and advice to Visa’s business in connection with existing client relationships, business development activities, regulatory issues, and development and launch of new products and services
• Work with other members of the legal department and outside counsel to manage local claims and litigations matters and address legal issues in various areas of the law, including antitrust, privacy, and intellectual property
• Draft and coordination of corporate governance documents of Visa’s local vehicles, including board and shareholder meeting minutes

Basic Qualifications

J.D. with strong academic credentials and admitted to practice law in and member in good standing of Colombian Bar Association
Specialization in Commercial Law or Financial Law
At least 7 years of relevant work experience at a top national law firm and or at a global corporation


Preferred Qualifications
Highly organized with excellent research and analytical skills
Fluent in English and Spanish
Excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and adept at working independently or in a team on multiple and varied tasks
Ability to perform under pressure and capable of working collaboratively with employees throughout the company

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.