Senior Counsel, Mastercard

• Law degree required. Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law). Any additional qualifications (e.g. Master of Laws degree) considered an asset
• Solid expertise in and track record dealing with cyber law, including cybercrime and critical infrastructure requirements
• Solid knowledge of global data protection legal frameworks (e.g. GDPR, CCPA)
• In depth knowledge of US cyber law, enforcement and procedures
• Good understanding of cybersecurity technologies and practices
• Familiarity with financial services industry and payment processing
• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, writing, and speaking skills. Attention to detail is a must
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering
• Must work well in both team and individual settings
• Ability to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals
• All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines

• The Senior Counsel will lead the development of cutting-edge technologies from a privacy and cyber law standpoint, monitoring new legislative developments and ensuring compliance of Cybersecurity solutions with existing and emerging privacy, cyber and data-related laws
• The position will report to the Senior Managing Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection, and will be a member of the Global Privacy & Data Protection team
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to think and act both strategically and tactically with respect to the needs of Cybersecurity business clients and their objectives while ensuring that the corporation remains compliant with privacy, cyber and data-related laws and regulations
• The Senior Counsel must be abreast of new technologies related to payments, cyber security and fraud
• Analyze Cybersecurity solutions in light of privacy and cyber law requirements with the aim of identifying the relevant process and infrastructure requirements to ensure compliance with applicable privacy, cyber, AI and data protection laws globally
• Develop contract structures that address privacy and cyber security requirements, review and negotiation of applicable privacy and cyber security language in agreements with affiliates, vendors, and customers
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments pertaining to cybersecurity, support the engagement with key policy makers and other stakeholders and provide useful advice to business teams on the potential impact of these laws
• Provide day-to-day support to Cybersecurity business teams and perform privacy, AI and cyber-law assessments in line with Mastercard’s privacy, cyber, AI and data protection policies and processes
• Increase awareness among business clients, global privacy and legal teams regarding privacy and cyber security pertaining to Mastercard Cybersecurity solutions through training and other initiatives
• Lead new synergies and enablement of the business by fostering collaboration across teams, driving innovation in cybersecurity products and ensuring alignment with strategic business goals

• Gym membership
• Share purchase options
• Extra holiday purchase optional
• Work from home opportunities
• Health insurance

Mastercard is in the global payments business, and operates the world's fastest payments processing network. Its products and solutions have become central to everyday commerce across the world, in activities ranging from shopping and travelling to running businesses.