In this role, you will provide high-quality legal support to Visa’s European business on sourcing, outsourcing, and real estate matters. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external counsel to shape commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and vendor management. You’ll navigate complex regulatory regimes across Europe and contribute to efficient contract lifecycles and governance. This position offers the chance to influence strategic sourcing in a global payments leader and to grow within a diverse, inclusive team.
Responsibilities
Lead complex sourcing and outsourcing matters across Europe, coordinating with stakeholders and senior leadership
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including sourcing agreements, outsourcing arrangements, SLAs, and statements of work
Provide regulatory guidance on sourcing, outsourcing, and related arrangements under European regulators (e.g., BoE, FCA, ECB, DNB)
Support vendor onboarding and ongoing supplier management, including due diligence and contract lifecycle management
Negotiate property and facilities matters across Visa’s European real estate footprint (leases, licenses, fit-out, FM contracts)
Prepare materials (templates, playbooks, contract terms) and provide internal guidance
Identify need for external counsel and manage engagements within budgets
Flag competition/antitrust, data protection, and financial regulatory issues and coordinate with internal/external counsel
Build strong partnerships with legal and business teams to reflect business needs in advice and contracts
Develop understanding of the payments industry and Visa products to inform decisions and counsel
Manage day-to-day sourcing, outsourcing, and real estate legal queries
Provide training on law, processes, and policies to relevant business areas
Contribute to departmental planning, cohesion, and overall efficiency
Hybrid role requiring in-office presence in London on Tue–Thu
Key requirements
8–12 years PQE as a qualified lawyer in England
Strong academic background
Extensive commercial legal experience with regulated entities; in-house experience preferred
Proven experience advising on commercial contracts, sourcing or outsourcing, and strategic contract negotiations
Some experience with property law is preferred
Strong collaboration, communication, and cross-disciplinary relationship skills
Ability to manage a busy, deadline-driven workload in a dynamic environment
Fluency in English; knowledge of payments industry or financial services regulation is advantageous
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