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Mastercard · 5 days ago

Senior Managing Counsel, Financial Institutions

Purchase, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$239K/yr - $383K/yr

Mastercard is a global leader in digital payments, committed to building a sustainable economy. The Senior Managing Counsel, Financial Institutions will provide legal support and counsel to Mastercard’s US region, managing relationships with key account teams and advising on complex legal issues.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyPayments

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Joint responsibility for Issuer vertical within the US Region, including thought leadership and knowledge sharing across attorneys supporting the issuer side of the business

Relationship manager for Citi account team, responsible for day to day support and cross functional coordination on all matters affecting Citi globally

Relationship manager for Commercial, Prepaid and JPMC account teams, responsible for day to day support across all matters affecting such US entities

Requires collaboration with subject matter experts, including privacy counsel, IP counsel, product and service counsel, finance, sales and other stakeholder teams relating to US Region commercialization strategies for new products and services consistent with corporate strategy, internal policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations

Advisor to management teams on the identification and analysis of complex legal issues and commercial risks

Will provide on-going counsel on various business issues in addition to legal issues affecting the region, which will at times require 'quarterbacking' an issue, project or deal and getting involved in issues outside of the role's immediate expertise

Trusted advisor to the business clients on a daily basis with respect to wide-ranging issues

'Owner' of relationships with various business teams, helping to set and implement strategy for such teams

Qualification

JD from accredited law schoolLicensed to practice in New YorkComplex legal transactionsDrafting skillsNegotiation skillsProblem solverCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Proven experience working with complex legal transactions at a reputable law firm, or as an in-house counsel

JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in the state of New York

Strong drafting and negotiations skills with the ability to manage complex issues and deal structures

Highly confident and a problem solver to be able to tackle unfamiliar situations

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced team environment

Must have strong communication skills with clients and colleagues

Must be a team player and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities and roles that support the team, department 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

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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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