Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs

Visa; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa is seeking a lawyer to join its Global Regulatory Affairs team. The position reports to the VP of Global Regulatory Affairs and is based in Atlanta, Austin, or San Francisco. The Associate Counsel will manage regulatory matters across Visa's 200 countries and territories and draft submissions for government requests.

The ideal candidate will have strong judgment, communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach, with experience in regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree and J.D. from an accredited law school
• A member of the bar of any U.S. state and in good standing
• Admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage complex regulatory matters across the 200 countries Visa operates in
• Draft regulatory submissions and responses to government requests and public consultations
• Develop and execute global regulatory positions and strategy with global/regional teams
• Collaborate with legal teams and practitioners worldwide to support Visa objectives

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Legal writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree and J.D.

Job description

About Us

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.

Job Description

Visa is seeking a lawyer to join its growing Global Regulatory Affairs team. The position will report to the Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs. The position is based in Atlanta, Austin, or San Francisco. The role includes responsibility for coordinating and managing complex regulatory matters across the 200 countries and territories where Visa operates. The Associate Counsel will join a dynamic legal team, and work closely with experienced lawyers across the globe and different practice groups to support and advise internal Visa teams, develop the company's thought leadership and strategy in key regulatory areas, and draft regulatory submissions and responses to government requests and public consultations.

The Counsel must have excellent judgment and strong analytical, problem solving and client counselling skills; exceptionally strong communication skills (written and verbal); 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; be a confident, creative, forward-thinking, and collaborative team player; and be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, and challenging, but highly rewarding, environment.

Visa Is Looking For Someone Who Will

• Work closely with Visa's global and regional legal, business, and government affairs teams to understand and achieve key regulatory objectives, and manage complex and time-sensitive regulatory matters.
• Support global and regional legal, business, and government affairs teams in developing and executing global regulatory positions and strategy, draft regulatory submissions, and support direct engagements with governments, 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.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail in all aspects of analysis, drafting, research and communication.
• Manage multiple priorities, consistently deliver exceptionally high-quality work product, and meet tight deadlines.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department. This is a hybrid role with in-office attendance required at least 3 times per week.

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.

EEO & DEI Statement

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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree and J.D. from an accredited law school
• A member of the bar of any U.S. state and in good standing
• Admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree and J.D. from an accredited law school
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly communicate with business leaders
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong preference for prior experience and familiarity with payments, financial services, technology, and/or public po