Sr. Associate Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs

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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Visa is seeking a lawyer to join its growing Global Regulatory Affairs legal team.  The position will report to a Senior Managing Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs. The position is based in Atlanta, Austin or Washington D.C. The role includes responsibility for managing and coordinating complex regulatory matters. The attorney will work closely with experienced lawyers across the globe and different practice groups to support and advise internal Visa teams, help develop the company’s thought leadership and strategy in key regulatory areas, conduct factual and legal research, respond to government requests and consultations, draft regulatory submissions, and monitor and track legislative developments.

Applicants must be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and challenging, but highly rewarding, environment, have outstanding communication skills (written and verbal), have excellent judgment and strong analytical, problem solving, client counseling, and negotiation skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail and resourcefulness, be self-motivated, entrepreneurial and a self-starter, be comfortable with using emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence tools to create innovative and efficient ways to work, and be a confident, forward-thinking, collaborative team player.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate closely with Visa’s global and regional legal, business, and government engagement teams in managing complex and time-sensitive regulatory matters.

• Support global and regional legal, business, and government engagement teams in developing global regulatory positions and strategy, drafting regulatory submissions to government agencies, driving thought leadership, and supporting direct engagements with regulators and policymakers around the world.

• Develop global best practices in key areas on an ongoing basis, and ensure global regulatory strategies are applied consistently and effectively across the organization, functions and regions.

• Collaborate with regional legal and government engagement teams to monitor and track legislative and regulatory developments and trends.

• Prepare and deliver regular reports and updates to senior stakeholders regarding regulatory developments.

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all aspects of drafting, research and communication.

• Manage multiple priorities, consistently deliver exceptionally high-quality work product, and meet tight deadlines.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

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
• Admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing
• Strong academic credentials
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong preference for prior experience in payments, financial services, or technology
• Strong preference for prior experience in law firms with international and regulatory practice groups, in-house counsel roles, large global organizations, or government
• Must be able to develop strong and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions
• Must be a practical and strategic problem-solver with excellent judgment and intellectual curiosity
• Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work independently and collaboratively as needed
• Experience working internationally, and fluency or professional proficiency in foreign languages would be a plus

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 $176,800 to $256,550 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.