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Legal Staff in Foster City, CA

Visa Nov 08,2014 Location Foster City CA
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In-House

Legal Staff

Corporate

Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC

Min 7 yrs required

Profile

Legal Assistant- Corporate Governance Responsibilities: Compile and maintain information regarding institutional investors’ corporate governance and voting policies and assist the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary in preparing for investor meetings. Draft correspondence to respond to investor inquiries relating to corporate governance matters. Assist in the implementation of the company’s Related Party Transactions Policy, including: gathering data from internal stakeholders on reported transactions; maintaining detailed trackers and records of reported transactions; managing the quarterly certification process for the Policy; scheduling and preparing materials for training sessions on the Policy; and ensuring that matters are evaluated and closed out in a timely fashion. Assist the corporate governance team in conducting conflict checks on prospective directors and executive officers. Review NYSE and SEC rules, as well as other relevant professional resources, on a regular basis to monitor changes to corporate governance rules and corporate governance trends and report any new developments to the corporate governance team. Prepare, disseminate and assist in the review and evaluation of annual D&O questionnaires for executive management and the Visa Inc. Board of Directors. Assist in preparing and reviewing portions of the annual proxy statement, including updating officer and director biographical information and assisting in compiling data for the executive and director compensation tables. Monitor and update the Corporate Governance section of the company website. Assist in filing periodic reports and notices with the New York Stock Exchange. Prepare materials for and assist the Corporate Secretary and Asst. Corporate Secretary with the annual meeting of the company’s shareholders. Draft resolutions and assist in the preparation of Board and Committee minutes. Assist the Board Liaison and corporate governance team in responding to requests for information and documents from the company’s internal and external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: College degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably with a public company or top tier law firm. Strong familiarity with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Position requires the ability to work long hours and occasional weekends prior to and during Visa Inc. Board meetings and events. Position will be based in Foster City, California, although occasional travel to the company’s San Francisco office may be required (shuttle service is provided.). Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential. Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise good judgment, common sense and initiative. Ability to multi-task and manage a heavy workload and priorities effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks, from the administrative to the complex, and take direction with equanimity. Excellent follow through on projects and the ability to anticipate and spot potential issues. A high level of discretion and confidentiality. Must be able to operate independently with minimal supervision, as well as on a team. Must have a professional demeanor and remain calm under pressure.

Additional info

Job Number: 143909

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