Sr. Paralegal, Securities

$100,700 - $162,000/Yr

Visa - CA, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - CA, CA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program