Job Description
Provide legal services within Visa’s CEMEA region with particular focus on the SSA countries, to enable the organisation to operate within applicable legal and regulatory parameters
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY RESULTS AREA
Advising Visa of legal requirements for the relevant jurisdictions , managing advice from external counsel where appropriate
Acting as the principal regional contact for the preparation and negotiation of client incentive agreements and marketing support agreements
Providing support to the Sourcing team in the preparation and negotiation of contracts with suppliers and managing Visa’s internal approval processes
Advising on arrangements with strategic commercial partners for product initiatives and other arrangements including drafting and negotiating relevant agreements
Supporting Visa Inc’s subsidiaries within the region with respect to governmental filings and compliance requirements and advising on proposals for new entities or changes to existing entities
Providing legal advice to local HR teams on policy issues and employee relations
Assisting local staff with approval of internal and external communications and presentations.
STRATEGIC NATURE, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & SCOPE
As part of the legal team actively participate in developing strategies, objectives, policies and programmes.
Take lead role or assist in developing initiatives to improve legal service. Proactively move strategic thinking to operational concept and tactical deployment of service. Proactively work with global, regional and functional colleagues on deployment of projects and developments.
As part of the team, actively participate in developing policies and processes to meet business objectives. Support change in the function to ensure that it delivers value too.
DECISION MAKING & COMPLEXITY
Work with global teams, in particular functional and other regions, to ensure effective matrix management of assigned business divisions
Advise on local matters whilst seeking to ensure legal and business objectives are effectively implemented
Manage assigned business divisions within complex geographical legislative environment.
Qualifications
Law degree minimum requirement
Minimum 5 years PQE
Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills
Excellent written and verbal English
Excellent organisation skills
Experience working in a US Multinational/ highly matrix organisation is preferred
Experience in payment industry highly advantageous, but not essential
A working knowledge of French, Russian, Eastern European, or Arabic language is an advantage
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