Senior Associate Counsel – Legal

About the role

Visa is seeking a seasoned business and commercial attorney to join its CEMEA legal team, supporting the EKQ and KBO sub‑regions. The role involves providing legal advice on contracts, regulatory matters, product launches and supporting the newly created Digital Sales team. You will work closely with marketing, sourcing and corporate teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts and adapt Visa templates to local requirements.
• Support the Digital Sales team with contract templates and related matters.
• Assist marketing teams in launching campaigns, promotions and sponsorship agreements.
• Work with the Sourcing team on supplier and vendor contracts and internal approval processes.
• Advise on partner arrangements for product development and negotiate related agreements.
• Provide corporate filing support, compliance advice and guidance on entity formation for Visa subsidiaries.

Required profile

• Law degree with qualification and minimum 6 years post‑qualification experience in an international law firm or multinational organization.
• Strong commercial and corporate law background with excellent contract drafting skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience in banking, IT or payments industry is advantageous.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.