Jobs at Visa Incorporated

Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESULTS AREA

• Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts and other legally binding documents. This also includes development of templates and standard documents or adapting U.S. 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
• Some travel may be required
• Role to be located in Visa office in Lagos, Nigeria

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 2-3 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

KEY COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree minimum requirement
• Minimum 9 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 and 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

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Role Overview

The Visa Consulting & Analytics Leadership Program (VCA LP) is a 12-month fast track consulting program for early career candidates. The program supports our goal to support VCA’s projected growth by building a strong entry level pipeline of talent with consulting capabilities. The chosen associate will gain exposure in various VCA practice areas, such as: strategy, portfolio optimization, digital, risk, and implementation support.  In addition to meaningful projects in various areas, associates are given training & development, mentoring, networking and leadership exposure.

You can expect to, on a project-by-project basis:

• Prepare client project proposals, clarifying objectives, scope, deliverables, approach, dependencies, roles and responsibilities
• Oversee project setup including (but not limited to) hypothesis testing, data insight gathering, formulating methodologies and strategies
• Develop fact base by undertaking client interviewing, collecting and analyzing inputs such as client data, process flows, policies, competitive, industry and environmental information
• Identify solutions and recommendations that address client objectives and result in performance improvement; demonstrate relevant Visa Consulting & Analytics methodologies, frameworks and global standard methodologies
• Design and deliver compelling presentations to illustrate findings, ideas, and recommendations within consulting engagements

More generally:

• You will identify and surface opportunities for client projects and submit for inclusion into account plans
• Build, develop and maintain models, contribute to Intellectual Property creation and standardized VCA offerings
• Continuously build knowledge, surface new insights and produce thought leadership pieces that contribute to practice development and global standard methodology

Qualifications

• Currently In a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program (Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business)
• Complete Qualification by June 2025 (2024 and 2023 graduates welcome to apply)
• Excellent analytical abilities, intellectually curiosity and interest in finding new ways to do things
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Professional maturity, strong work ethic and the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing business needs
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in professional, academic, or volunteer environments
• A global mindset and ability to work in a diverse workplace.
• Ability to work constructively in teams, highly collaborative with a great attitude working on cross-functional teams where there may not be a direct reporting line.
• High energy level, performance oriented and passionate about customers, payment industry, and emerging technologies.