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 FunctionsCollaborate 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.