Senior Counsel. Global Regulatory Affairs

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel - Global Regulatory Affairs
Department: Legal & Compliance
Company: Visa
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview:
Visa is seeking a highly skilled and experienced lawyer to join our growing Global Regulatory Affairs team. This position will report to a Senior Managing Counsel and will be based in New York. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for managing and coordinating complex regulatory matters and will work closely with other experienced lawyers across regions and practice groups to support and advise internal clients, develop thought leadership, and define and execute global strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with Visa's global and regional legal, business, and government engagement teams to manage highly complex and time sensitive regulatory matters.
- Support global and regional teams in developing and executing strategy, including drafting regulatory submissions and engaging directly with regulators.
- Develop and maintain global best practices in key regulatory areas.
- Manage multiple priorities, deliver high quality work, and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree and . with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior experience in payments, financial services, or technology preferred.
- Experience in government, in-house roles, or large global organizations preferred.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal clients at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive legal, regulatory, and business solutions.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- International experience and fluency in foreign languages a plus.

Additional Information:

- Work hours may vary.
- Travel may be required 5-10% of the time.
- This position will be performed in an office setting.
- Visa is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
- For applicants in New York City, automated employment decision tools may be used as part of the assessment process. Alternative assessments are available upon request.
- . applicants only.
- Estimated salary range for this position is $201,500 to $262,000 per year, with potential for sales incentive payments, bonuses, and equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package available, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off, and wellness program.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and coordinate complex regulatory matters for Visa.
- Work closely with global and regional teams to develop and execute strategies.
- Develop and maintain global best practices in key regulatory areas.
- Deliver high quality work and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree and . with 10+ years of relevant work experience.
- Admitted to practice law in the United States and in good standing.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior experience in payments, financial services, or technology preferred.
- Experience in government, in-house roles, or large global organizations preferred.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal clients at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive legal, regulatory, and business solutions.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.
- International experience and fluency in foreign languages a plus.

Ideal Candidate:

- Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial.
- Confident, forward-thinking, creative, optimistic, curious, and collaborative.
- Able to clearly and easily present complex topics and ideas to senior leaders.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and potential for sales incentive payments, bonuses, and equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off, and wellness program.
- Equal opportunity employer.
- Opportunity for international experience.
- Fast-paced, challenging, and highly rewarding environment.

Not specified

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Fluency or professional proficiency in foreign languages preferred

Legal research, writing, communication, negotiation, problem solving, project management, strategy development, government relations, international experience, fluency in foreign languages

Bachelor's degree and J.D.

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or by submitting a resume and cover letter to the designated contact person.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, J.D., admitted to practice law in the United States

Legal