Mastercard · 2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel, NAM Digital Partnerships, Fintech & Enablers and U.S. Markets Team
Purchase, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$187K/yr - $300K/yrMastercard is a global leader in digital payments, committed to empowering economies and individuals. The Senior Counsel will provide strategic legal support to the NAM Digital Partnerships and U.S. Markets teams, advising on complex agreements and regulatory issues while fostering collaboration across various business lines.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments
Responsibilities
Acts as a day-to-day advisor for our sales clients by partnering with the business and legal specialists to deliver on strategy, including expanding Mastercard acceptance and securing Mastercard share with digital partners, fintechs, program managers, merchants, acquirers and neo bank issuers
Collaborates with internal subject matter experts to better understand and be able to advise holistically on our products and relevant regulatory, compliance, privacy and antitrust issues
Works cross-functionally across merchant, issuer, digital and services business lines to provide holistic support to the region
Autonomously structures, drafts, reviews and negotiates complex customer agreements, including identifying legal and business risks and recommending solutions
Engages on strategic relationship, co-brand, and acceptance agreements with our digital partners, merchants and acquirers
Foster and build strong relationships with business stakeholders, global product counsel, and other legal and franchise colleagues to promote cross-functional collaboration
Trains and educates clients on processes, risks, changes in laws and regulations and the U.S. regulatory landscape on an ongoing basis
Partners with North American Markets compliance lead to ensure products and services comply with corporate policies, such as gifts and hospitality, anti-bribery and anti-corruption and third party on-boarding
Identifies needed process improvements and efficiencies; owns and executes solutions to support our transformation strategy and drives towards streamlining processes to increase ease of doing business
Qualification
Required
A qualified lawyer with a solid academic and training background
Transactional legal experience at a reputable law firm or as an in-house counsel
Strong drafting and negotiating skills with the ability to understand and simplify complex concepts, issues and deal structures
Able to work independently and collaboratively, spot issues, prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced sales environment
Keen business insight and strong communication skills to interact confidently and effectively with internal clients, Mastercard customers and colleagues, including senior management and Mastercard executives
Solutions orientated and able to work flexibly under pressure and with tight deadlines
A team player, willing to take on responsibilities and roles that support the team, department, region and the company
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
Mastercard is a financial network that processes payments between banks and cardholders.
Founded in 1966
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
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