Associate Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

Visa operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities.We offer a range of branded payment product platforms, which our financial institution clients use to develop and offer credit, charge, deferred debit, prepaid and crypto-linked programs to cardholders. Visa's card platforms provide consumers, businesses, merchants and government entities with a secure, convenient and reliable way to pay and be paid in 170 countries and territories.As the world’s leader in digital payments technology, Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal advice on consumer payments, fintech, and emerging payments and fintech-related issues, including digital assets.  The position is for an Associate Counsel, who will report to a Senior Director, Senior Managing Counsel, Regulatory Affairs.  The position will be based in San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, or Atlanta, GA.Responsibilities:The attorney will be actively involved in providing regulatory support for a variety of Visa products, services, and operational functions.  The business stakeholders within the Company include those that work on consumer payments, fintech offerings, and digital assets.  The attorney will work closely with other experienced lawyers and risk and compliance professionals. The attorney will also be responsible for supporting the Company’s regulatory and government activities in the U.S. and globally, including assisting with the development of overall strategy and management of relationships with regulators focusing on emerging payments and fintech-related issues.   Applicants must be skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and challenging, but highly rewarding, environment, have good judgment and strong analytical, client counseling, and negotiation skills, be an adept issuer spotter and creative problem solver, be self-motivated, and, most importantly, be an optimistic, curious, and collaborative team player.This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.