Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility
About the role
Mastercard is committed to balancing innovation while ensuring legal compliance and has embraced privacy and data protection as core to the successful execution of its business strategy. As part of that commitment, Mastercard has established a world-class privacy program and is currently adding talent to its global team.
Responsibilities
- Analyze Identity solutions in light of privacy and data protection law requirements with the aim of identifying the relevant process and infrastructure requirements to ensure compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws globally
- Develop contract structures that address privacy and data protection requirements and lead the review and negotiation of applicable privacy and data protection language in agreements with affiliates, vendors, and customers
- Monitor regulatory and legislative developments pertaining to fraud and financial crime, support the engagement with key policy makers and other stakeholders and provide useful advice to business teams on the potential impact of these laws
- Perform privacy and data protection impact assessments in line with Mastercard’s privacy and data protection policies and processes
- Increase awareness among business clients, global privacy and legal teams regarding privacy and data protection pertaining to Mastercard Identity Solutions through training and other initiatives
Requirements
Law degree required. Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law). Any additional qualifications (e.g. Master of Laws degree, IAPP Certifications) considered an asset
Expert knowledge of the GDPR and global data protection legal frameworks (e.g. CPRA)
Solid experience in and track record dealing with privacy and data protection law in multi-jurisdictional settings
Familiarity with financial services industry, fraud prevention and payment processing
Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
Excellent analytic capabilities and written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail is a must
Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering at various (organizational) levels internally and externally
Must work well in both team and individual settings
Able to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the ability to think and act both strategically and tactically with respect to the needs of Identity business clients and their objectives while ensuring that the corporation remains compliant with privacy and data-related laws and regulations
Skills
Expert knowledge of the GDPR and global data protection legal frameworks (e.g. CPRA)
Solid experience in and track record dealing with privacy and data protection law in multi-jurisdictional settings
Familiarity with financial services industry, fraud prevention and payment processing
Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
Excellent analytic capabilities and written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail is a must
Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering at various (organizational) levels internally and externally
Able to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals
Benefits
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.
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_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting.
The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
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.
Pay Ranges
Seattle, Washington: $177,000 - $283,000 USD
Arlington, Virginia: $177,000 - $283,000 USD
Atlanta, Georgia: $154,000 - $246,000 USD
Boston, Massachusetts: $177,000 - $283,000 USD
Miami, Florida: $154,000 - $246,000 USD
O'Fallon, Missouri: $154,000 - $246,000 USD
Purchase, New York: $177,000 - $283,000 USD
Washington, District of Columbia: $177,000 - $283,000 USD