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Mastercard · 21 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Services

Purchase, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$204K/yr - $325K/yr

Mastercard is a global leader in digital payments, seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal team in the Business & Market Intelligence group. This role involves providing legal support for product development and management, advising on legal matters, and interacting with various stakeholders in the North America region.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as counsel for the B&MI Product Development and Product Management functions in the North America region, with primary responsibility for the following product portfolios: data & analytics, business intelligence, market and economic insights, and advisory services

Guide product leads respecting B&MI strategy, in line with corporate and business objectives for the North America region

Advise on legal, regulatory, reputational, and liability matters for new and existing products delivered in market to Mastercard customers

Research questions on local law, conduct jurisdictional reviews, and seek out subject matter experts on issues relating to data privacy, regulatory, intellectual property, and compliance

Structure and draft agreements (including statements of work, platform terms of use, vendor agreements, proof of concept and pilot agreements, SaaS agreements, reseller agreements etc.) governing use of Mastercard-developed products

Assist Senior Managing Counsel with regular or ad hoc special projects related to legal operations, process improvement, and administration

Review product constructs for B&MI offerings, working with clients on market launch activities and related commercialization efforts (including operational considerations)

Be a strategic partner and trusted advisor to a dynamic and fast-moving business unit, acting as the chief counsel to B&MI regional leadership and management

Qualification

Product development supportTransactional experienceLegal drafting skillsData privacy knowledgeRegulatory complianceInterdisciplinary skillsBusiness judgmentIntellectual curiosityCommunicationLeadership skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Strong experience in supporting product development and product management functions (with demonstrated record of bringing products to market) and sound business judgment

Solid transactional training and experience (either in-house or at an established law firm) with strong drafting and negotiations skills to address complex commercial issues

Ability to operate in an environment with incomplete information, thoughtfully weighing risk and taking on a 'yes, if' approach to lawyering

Must carry out responsibilities in a business-minded way, crafting solutions that are pragmatic and calling for an 'out-of-the-box' approach

Must have strong leadership and interdisciplinary skills, with focus on actively managing day-to-day business client relationships and working through competing priorities at the same time

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, but also take direction from manager and other team members, as appropriate

Must multi-task effectively in a fast-paced team environment with short turnaround times, responding to reprioritization of client and market needs

Must have strong communication skills and be comfortable expressing a point of view before senior management and leadership

Must be collegial and intellectually curious team member, willing to take on additional assignments in furtherance of meeting business goals

Must possess a Juris Doctorate degree (or non-U.S. equivalent) and be admitted to bar (or non-U.S. equivalent)

Benefits

Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

Flexible spending account and health savings account

Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)

80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time

25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire

10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays

401k with a best-in-class company match

Deferred compensation for eligible roles

Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities

Eligibility for tuition reimbursement

Company

Mastercard

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Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.

Founded in 1966

Purchase, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.mastercard.com

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