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Associate Counsel

Visa
life insurance, paid time off
United States, California, Foster City
900 Metro Center Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 09, 2026
Company Description

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

Visa is seeking an attorney to join the Visa's Legal Ethics & Compliance team supporting the Marketing Services team, which provides marketing, consulting and creative services to clients and partners. As Associate Counsel, you will report to the Senior Managing Counsel, Marketing Legal, and serve as a proactive business partner who delivers practical, businessaligned legal guidance.

In this position, you will primarily: draft, review, and negotiate marketingrelated agreements, review marketing communications and creative assets, advise on client, partner, and agency contracts, and develop templates, playbooks, and processes. You will help ensure compliance, mitigate legal and reputational risks, and enable the Marketing Services team to execute creative, impactful work with clarity and confidence.

JOB SCOPE

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of marketingrelated agreements, including client, partner, and agency contracts.
  • Review marketing communications, creative assets, campaign materials, and content for legal risk, accuracy of claims, and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop templates, playbooks, workflows, and process improvements to enable operational efficiency and reduce risk.
  • Provide guidance on marketing, advertising, promotions, offers, sweepstakes, and contests.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Marketing Services team by delivering timely, actionable, and businesscentered legal counsel.
  • Collaborate closely with crossfunctional partners, outside counsel and external agencies.
  • Manage multiple matters simultaneously under tight timelines, while maintaining high quality and responsiveness.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

2 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications

3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel5-10% 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 this position is 152,900.00 to 237,000.00 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.

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