Mastercard · 3 months ago
Counsel, Regulatory
Purchase, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$151K/yr - $241K/yr
3+ years expMastercard is a global leader in digital payments, dedicated to building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. The Global Regulatory team is seeking a regulatory lawyer to focus on sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), and export controls, providing critical support across the organization. The role involves advising on regulatory issues, supporting compliance efforts, and developing insights on regulatory trends impacting Mastercard's operations.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
Responsibilities
Advise across the organization on issues principally relating to sanctions, AML, and export controls that impact Mastercard, including its subsidiaries, strategic initiatives, and potential commercial and philanthropic opportunities
Provide support to the Global Compliance team on sanctions, AML, and export controls, including specifically on regulatory filings such as Annual Blocked Property Reports, Rejected Transaction Reporting, and periodic disclosures to U.S. authorities as well as provide critical support for disclosures or ad-hoc issues (e.g., contracts, investigations, subpoena responses)
Emphasis on advising about U.S. export control regulations for Mastercard technology deployments across strategic markets that includes supporting BIS license applications, classification reviews for Mastercard assets, and identification of license exceptions
Develop and provide global insights about regulatory developments and trends (e.g., proposed rule and interim rules from authorities, notable enforcement actions) about sanctions, AML, and export controls and prepare information for key constituents that may include Executive Management
Qualification
Required
JD from an established and reputable law school with 3-5 years of experience
Strong understanding of Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) administration of sanctions programs; obligations arising under Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) authority, and working knowledge of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security administration of export controls for technology and software
Proven success in navigating multi-national organizations and operating effectively within a diverse multicultural organization
Must demonstrate a proactive, time sensitive, results driven approach in carrying out all duties, obligations and responsibilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience communicating with a diverse audience is a must
Preferred
A working knowledge of U.K. and EU legal frameworks or regimes for sanctions, AML, and export controls is a plus
Track record of success in the above legal practice areas preferably from a government agency however experience from a law firm or a global payments company will be considered
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
And many more.
Company
Mastercard
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-25IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Miebach
Chief Executive Officer
Ed McLaughlin
President & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-21
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