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Visa

Associate Counsel

Visa

. Support Visa’s Global Commercial & Money Movement Solutions organization .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $152,900 - $237,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory compliance, product development, and legal counsel within the payments and financial services sectors. Proficient in managing complex legal matters, drafting commercial agreements, and advising on digital asset technologies.

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J.D. DegreeRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Services ExperienceTransactional BackgroundClient Counseling Skills

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Hard Skills
Regulatory SupportProduct DevelopmentContract NegotiationPrivacy Law KnowledgeData ProtectionStablecoin FamiliarityBlockchain-Based Payment SystemsCommercial Agreement DraftingAnalytical SkillsMultitasking
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsClient CounselingCollaborationIndependence
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid License to Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Payments IndustryDigital Asset EcosystemFintechFinancial Regulatory ExperienceEmerging Payment Technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support Visa’s Global Commercial & Money Movement Solutions organization
  • Counsel business teams on product development, deployment, and commercial, regulatory, IP, privacy, and contracting considerations
  • Support Visa Direct, Visa Commercial Solutions, stablecoin, and digital asset-enabled products
  • Review product-related marketing materials, public relations, and corporate communications
  • Manage regulatory support and assess changing regulations affecting Visa and its partners
  • Collaborate with regional legal and business teams globally on regional and local issues
  • Advise on regulatory, data protection, and related legal matters with internal specialists and external counsel
  • Build knowledge of the payments industry, digital asset ecosystem, and Visa products and services
  • Train business teams on legal issues, processes, and policies
  • Coordinate and supervise outside counsel when required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2 or more years of post-JD work experience (or international equivalent)
  • Valid license to practice in the state where the job is located or ability to become state registered in-house counsel in good standing
  • J.D. degree (or international equivalent) listed among preferred qualifications
  • Combination of in-house and law firm experience preferred
  • Experience in payments, financial services, technology, fintech, or digital assets preferred
  • Financial regulatory experience preferred
  • Familiarity with stablecoins, blockchain-based payment systems, or emerging payment technologies a plus
  • Strong analytical, organizational, client counseling, and negotiation skills
  • Experience managing legal and regulatory aspects of complex U.S. and international business initiatives
  • Transactional background with significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
  • Knowledge of privacy and competition laws
  • Ability to multitask and manage significant workload and multiple clients with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with business clients at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • FSA/HSA
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program
  • Potential bonus and equity eligibility
  • 5-10% travel