Counsel, Regulatory

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Counsel, Regulatory

Mastercard’s Global Regulatory team is seeking a regulatory lawyer to focus on sanctions, anti‑money laundering (AML), and export controls as these dynamic and complex issues intersect with Mastercard’s global operations. The successful candidate will enjoy working on multiple, fast‑paced, and high‑profile issues and will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, familiarity with emerging trends in the relevant regulatory environment and the payments ecosystem, and sharp critical and strategic thinking skills.

This role reports to the Senior Managing Counsel responsible for sanctions, AML, and export controls.

• 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.

The successful candidate must have the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting.

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Purchase, New York: $151,000 - $241,000 USD

Arlington, Virginia: $151,000 - $242,000 USD