Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across 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.
When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging - where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world - helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.
Join Visa: A Network Working for Everyone.
Responsibilities
- Draft key corporate records, including minutes, resolutions and executive summaries for Board and Committee meetings.
- Work collaboratively with the Legal team to prepare agendas, materials and books for the Board and Committee meetings.
- Update governance documents, including charter documents, policies, procedures and other control processes.
- Prepare and review D&O Questionnaires.
- Assist with officer and director onboarding and offboarding and researching director education programs.
- Coordinate with other stakeholder teams on related person transaction reviews and director independence analysis.
- Support legal team in drafting and providing information for the annual proxy statement and other SEC and regulatory filings.
- Support the legal team's shareholder engagement efforts.
- Respond to governance surveys and perform special projects.
- Assist with document production for SOX compliance, internal audits, and other special projects.
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.
Basic Qualifications
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Other Qualifications
- Applicable experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably with a top-tier international law firm or a global in-house legal department at a large company.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience, excellent academic credentials.
- Paralegal certificate (ABA Approved) strongly preferred but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
- Proficiency with Section 16 filings preferred.
- Licensed, or willing to be a, notary public.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
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.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 118,500.00 to 154,000.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.