Senior Counsel, Services

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Senior Counsel, Services

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. This role supports the Services Product Development and Product Management functions in the North America region as part of the Business & Market Intelligence (B&MI) group. This is a client-facing role requiring regular interaction with B&MI regional leadership, product managers, engineers, customer delivery personnel, and other business leads. The position is based in Purchase, New York.

• Serve as counsel for the B&MI Product Development and Product Management functions in the North America region, with primary responsibility for data & analytics, business intelligence, market and economic insights, and advisory services.
• Guide product leads respecting B&MI strategy, in line with corporate and business objectives for the North America region.
• Advise on legal, regulatory, reputational, and liability matters for new and existing products delivered in market to Mastercard customers.
• Research questions on local law, conduct jurisdictional reviews, and seek subject matter experts on issues relating to data privacy, regulatory, intellectual property, and compliance.
• Structure and draft agreements (including statements of work, platform terms of use, vendor agreements, proof of concept and pilot agreements, SaaS agreements, reseller agreements, etc.) governing use of Mastercard-developed products.
• Assist Senior Managing Counsel with regular or ad hoc special projects related to legal operations, process improvement, and administration.
• Review product constructs for B&MI offerings, working with clients on market launch activities and related commercialization efforts (including operational considerations).
• Be a strategic partner and trusted advisor to a dynamic and fast-moving business unit, acting as the chief counsel to B&MI regional leadership and management.

• Strong experience in supporting product development and product management functions with a demonstrated record of bringing products to market, and sound business judgment.
• Solid transactional training and experience (in-house or at a law firm) with strong drafting and negotiations skills for complex commercial issues.
• Ability to operate in an environment with incomplete information, weighing risk and adopting a thoughtful “yes, if” approach to lawyering.
• Business-minded approach, crafting pragmatic solutions and an out-of-the-box mindset when needed.
• Strong leadership and interdisciplinary skills, with focus on managing day-to-day business client relationships and competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to take direction from management as appropriate.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment with short turnaround times and shifting priorities.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to express a point of view before senior management and leadership.
• Collegial and intellectually curious, willing to take on additional assignments to meet business goals.
• Juris Doctorate degree (or non-U.S. equivalent) and admission to bar (or non-U.S. equivalent).

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be required to meet Mastercard business needs.

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with inherent risk to the organization. Every employee is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of information accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach; and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy, the role may include base salary, bonuses or commissions where applicable. Benefits for full-time employees typically include health and wellness benefits, paid leave, holidays, retirement plans, and additional programs; specifics may vary by location and role. Mastercard also provides benefits for interns where applicable.

Purchase, New York: $204,000 - $325,000 USD