Sr. Associate Counsel, Global Privacy, AI and Data

US - San Francisco, CA
Full-time
$180,600.00 to $ 289,300.00
Posted Nov 10, 2026

Skills

Communication
Compliance
Cybersecurity
Data Analysis
Machine Learning
Problem Solving
Recruiting
Sales

Job description

About Us

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Visa is seeking a Senior Associate Counsel, Global Privacy, AI and Data to join the Global Privacy Office Legal team. This role wwill provide strategic legal advice on privacy, data use, artificial intelligence and related regulatory matters, with a particular focus on Visa's growing portfolio of identity, authentication, fraud prevention and risk products and services.

The successful candidate will work closely with Product Legal, Product teams and regional counsel to provide practical, business-focused advice on the development, commercialization, integration and evolution of these products and services. The role will advise on sophisticated uses of data and technology, including behavioral and device data, identity and authentication data, advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other technologies used to identify and mitigate fraud and risk.

The attorney will serve as a privacy, AI and data subject-matter expert, developing a deep understanding of supported products, technologies and data flows and translating evolving legal and regulatory requirements into practical solutions that enable responsible innovation and business growth.

Responsibilities

Visa is looking for someone who will:

•Provide strategic legal advice on privacy, AI and data matters relating to identity, authentication, fraud prevention, risk and other data-driven products and services.

•Partner closely with Product Legal and Product teams throughout the product lifecycle to identify and address privacy, data use, AI and related regulatory requirements.

•Advise on complex data-use issues, including data collection and sharing, secondary uses, product improvement, AI and model development, sensitive data, retention, de-identification and cross-border transfers.

•Counsel on legal and regulatory issues involving AI, machine learning, automated decision-making, profiling, biometrics, behavioral and device data, and other emerging technologies.

•Lead and support privacy, AI and data legal reviews and risk assessments for new and evolving products, features and use cases, developing practical, risk-based solutions.

•Partner with Product Legal and regional counsel on client, partner and commercial matters and the expansion of products and services into new markets, providing subject-matter expertise on privacy, AI and data requirements.

•Monitor evolving global privacy, data protection and AI laws and regulations and translate legal requirements into practical guidance for Product and Legal teams.

•Develop scalable guidance, playbooks and other resources and collaborate across Visa Legal and relevant business functions to support consistent and effective legal advice.

Qualifications

•Experience advising on privacy, data protection, AI and data use at a law firm, in-house legal department or both.

•Experience counseling products or services involving digital identity, authentication, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, risk, financial services, payments or other sophisticated uses of data and technology.

•Strong working knowledge of major global privacy and data protection frameworks, including the GDPR and U.S. state comprehensive privacy laws, and experience analyzing cross-border data-transfer requirements.

•Familiarity with emerging AI laws and regulatory frameworks and experience advising on AI governance, machine learning, profiling or automated decision-making.

•Experience advising on legal issues involving behavioral data, device intelligence, biometrics, sensitive data, data analytics, data sharing, secondary data use or model development.

•Experience advising on privacy and data protection issues arising in commercial agreements, including data processing, data-use rights and allocation of controller and processor responsibilities.

•Experience working with Product, Engineering, Technology, Data, Risk, Compliance or similar cross-functional stakeholders.

•Experience supporting the legal and operational integration of new technologies, products or businesses.

•Experience in the payments, financial services, technology, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, identity or authentication industries.

•One or more relevant privacy, data or AI certifications, such as CIPP, CIPM, CIPT or AIGP, which is consistent with the certifications used in your GPO attorney recruiting materials.

•Excellent judgment, analytical, problem-solving, communication and relationship-building skills.

•Ability to communicate complex legal and technical concepts clearly and effectively to lawyers, product teams and senior business leaders.

•Self-motivated, intellectually curious and comfortable advising on emerging technologies and legal questions where the law continues to evolve.

Information for US Applicants

For roles located in the US, the estimated salary range for this position is $180,600.00 to $ 289,300.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.