Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs

Visa•Atlanta, GA

6d•$203,800 - $326,100•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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 policy
Strong preference for prior experience in law firms with international practice groups; large international organizations; in house roles focused on payments, financial services and/or technology; and/or government.
Must be able to develop strong and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across functions
Must have excellent judgment and intellectual curiosity
Must be a self-motivated individual and able to work independently and collaboratively as needed
International experience, and fluency or professional proficiency in foreign languages would be a plus

Responsibilities

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.