Sr. Paralegal, Securities

Company Description

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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Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Paralegal with at least seven years of relevant experience to support Visa’s corporate securities functions. A primary focus of the role will be working collaboratively with other members of the legal team and other stakeholder teams to support Visa’s corporate practices and policies and to provide general paralegal support.

This position will be based in San Francisco, California.

Essential Functions

• Support legal team with securities law compliance and other SEC, NYSE and other regulatory filings.

• Support periodic and ad-hoc regulatory reporting and related internal processes, including, but not limited to, Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements, Section 16 filings, 13-F, and maintenance of the company's insider trading compliance program and internal policies such as Regulation FD and Related Person Transactions.

• Oversee international securities filing related to employee equity and ESPP purchases ensuring compliance with local laws.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, External Reporting, Investor Relations, Treasury, People, Equity, Compensation) on various corporate legal matters, special projects and processes.

• Support Visa’s capital market transactions, including assisting with due diligence and KYC requests.

• Experience working with transfer agents and assisting with shareholder questions and inquiries.

• Assist with document production for SOX compliance, internal audits, and other compliance requirements.

• Support overall corporate governance and compliance processes, including general record-keeping, officer and director onboarding and offboarding, preparation of board meeting agendas, presentations, resolutions, consents, minutes, and other materials.

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.

Qualifications

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
• Applicable experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably with a top-tier international law firm or a global in-house legal department at a large public company.
• High quality and accuracy of written work and experience conducting and distilling legal research and reviewing public filings.
• Proficiency with Section 16 filings and EDGAR filings preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently but assist the team in varied matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and experience managing numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• A highly collaborative mindset, with a positive attitude, humor, humility, professionalism, collegiality, and desire to make an impact.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative to identify and address problems and make continuous process improvements.
• Experience working on highly confidential, sensitive matters.
• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Licensed, or willing to be a notary public.

Additional Information

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 100,700 to 162,000 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.