Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree with strong academic record from an accredited law school
• 12+ years of legal experience covering drafting and negotiating commercial and licensing agreements for technology platforms, including experience in the payments as lead associate
• Licensed to practice law in US or eligible for Registered in-house counsel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior in-house experience preferred but not required
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial arrangements, including strategic alliance and other incentives agreements
• In-depth knowledge of payment service industry required, and experience in payments, banking, corporate and/or commercial law preferred
• Experience working with in-house sales teams and advising product teams
• General knowledge of privacy/data, IP and financial protection laws
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution in a team environment, integrating legal advice and business knowledge while providing balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
• Strong people skills with proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients at all levels of management and work on cross-functional teams on complex deals
• Practical and proactive problem-solver; confident, mature, calm under fire, with a positive attitude
• Exceptional analytical ability and advocacy skills, and excellent written, oral communication and negotiation skills
• Strong work ethic for a fast-paced environment with ability to work independently with limited day-to-day oversight

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, reach with hands and arms, and bend or lift up to 25 pounds.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

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.