Senior Paralegal, Legal Entity Management

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in 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 while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Essential Functions

We are seeking a senior paralegal to maintain and support our international legal entities, primarily in Latin America and India. This position may be fully remote or a hybrid between remote and the office.

Responsibilities

* Support the Corporate Governance and Legal Entity Management Team in all governance matters and management of legal entities

* Manage Visa's corporate structure in Latin America and India, including legal entity formation, merger and dissolution processes, and ongoing compliance with local legal requirements

* Draft and review documents related to entities, including formation documents, board and shareholder meeting minutes, and other compliance documentation

* Coordinate and project manage numerous stakeholders across all levels of the organization to effectively collaborate on key projects

* Pro-actively plan and coordinate with cross-functional team to effectively support the corporate structure

* Maintain legal entity records, including minute books

* Manage outside counsel on legal entity matters

* Assist where needed in other aspects of the work of the Corporate Legal Team

Basic Qualifications:

* 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's 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

* Minimum of seven years of multinational experience in entity management at either a top-tier law firm or in-house

* Paralegal certificate or degree

* Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to details

* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Ability to be responsive and flexible in a fast-paced and challenging environment

* Excellent problem-solving skills, taking initiative and having a client-focused approach

* A team player who has strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams in multiple jurisdictions, across different time zones.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Licensed, or willing to become, notary public

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

* Experience with entity management databases

* Working knowledge of Spanish preferred, but not a requirement

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 a new hire into this position is 94,800 to 171,750 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.