Junior Lawyer - Marketing, sponsorship and brand initiatives

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.

Join a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing Commercial Legal Team at Visa, supporting innovative marketing, sponsorship and brand initiatives across the Europe region. This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is passionate about the intersection of law, marketing, and technology.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory & Business Partnering
  • Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice on marketing services, advertising, sponsorship, and brand initiatives, including digital campaigns, social media, influencer partnerships, and promotional activities.
  • Advise on and negotiate contracts with marketing agencies, creative partners, talent, and media buying services.
  • Support the business on marketing services, sponsorships, and strategic alliances, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and approve external presentations and client-facing materials for legal compliance.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure content and advertising complies with advertising standards, consumer protection laws, data privacy (including GDPR) and intellectual property laws.
  • Identify and mitigate legal and reputational risks associated with marketing activities.
  • Monitor regulatory developments impacting marketing and advertising, and update internal stakeholders accordingly.
• Contract Management
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including marketing services, sponsorship, talent, and promotional contracts.
  • Maintain and update contract templates and clause libraries for marketing-related agreements.
  • Manage day-to-day legal queries and business transactions within the marketing and commercial space.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Liaise with other members of the Legal, Ethics and Compliance Team (in Europe and Globally) and external counsel as necessary.
  • Partner with other Visa departments including Marketing, Procurement, and Product teams to support strategic initiatives and ensure legal advice is aligned with business needs.
  • Provide training and guidance to business teams on legal considerations for marketing campaigns and compliance best practices.
• Governance & Policy
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and guidelines for marketing compliance.
  • Proactively contribute to the Legal, Ethics & Compliance Division’s planning, cohesion, and efficiency.
• AI, Technology and Innovation
  • Use artificial intelligence (AI) in legal review of marketing, advertising in commercial initiatives, ensuring compliance with evolving laws, regulations and internal policies.
  • Support the review and implementation of AI-driven marketing and legal tools.
  • Monitor development in AI regulation and proactively update internal stakeholders on risks, opportunities, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain guidelines for the responsible use of AI in marketing and commercial activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience
•    Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (other jurisdictions considered).
•    1–4 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in marketing, advertising, media, and commercial law.
•    Demonstrable experience at a recognised law firm and/or in-house legal environment, preferably within a regulated business or technology/digital sector.
•    Strong knowledge of consumer protection, advertising regulations, data privacy, and intellectual property law.
•    Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
•    Demonstrable interest or experience in advising on legal issues related to AI. 
•    Ability to manage a varied and busy workload, prioritise effectively, and work both independently and as part of a team.
•    Positive attitude, high level of integrity, and intellectual curiosity.
•    Fluent in English.
Desirable:
•    Knowledge of the payments industry or financial services environment.
•    Experience with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional contracts.
•    Previous experience supporting a Marketing function.
•    Additional European language.
 
Skills & Attributes
•    Commercially minded, with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
•    Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
•    Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused approach.
•    Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
•    Growth mindset and willingness to tackle complex or novel issues.
 

Additional Information

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.