About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you. Job Description
Responsibilities
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 U.S. and CEMEA Hub documents to local requirements Providing reviews of new business and products & 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 SEA and WCA 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 Work proactively with regional and cross-functional colleagues to support deals processing and key initiatives. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager
Qualifications
Basic
Qualifications
6+ years' experience with reputable law firm or a multinational organization Law degree and qualification which allows for in house practice in South Africa Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization to implement projects Strong communication skills Excellent written and verbal English. Transactional background with solid experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (in particular English law governed) with precision and attention to detail
Experience
in banking and finance, FinTech, information technology and payment industry advantageous (but not essential) Excellent planning and organizational skills Generalist/commercial lawyer 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 Strong team building skills Excellent legal analytical skills with the ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits 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. If you thrive on rapid growth and enjoy working alongside positive, driven teammates, you’ll feel right at home here. Help us to uplift everyone, everywhere. Whether you’re starting your career, pushing your capabilities or are a seasoned professional, learn how we can partner to reimagine the world. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Visa, we are driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Our evolving technology keeps us at the heart of the digital economy, connecting people to 80+ million businesses worldwide. Backed by a resilient, proven model, our expanding network fuels growth—for Visa and for your career. Your journey starts here — discover how we hire Ready to take the next step? Learn more about life at Visa, explore our hiring process and get first-hand insights by hearing directly from our recruiters about what to expect. Apply with confidence today! Learn our recruiting process