Senior Counsel at Mastercard

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Payments, Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Qualified senior lawyer with a solid academic background
Strong commercial acumen
Experience in supporting new product development and commercialization activities in the financial or payments services space
Experience supporting regional product development and sales across Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA)

Responsibilities

Partnering with product, sales, franchise, marketing, and other teams to develop and launch innovative products and solutions that differentiate Mastercard and meet customers’ rapidly changing needs
Structuring and negotiating a wide range of contracts (including complex technology agreements, customer and vendor agreements) to drive the adoption of Commercial and New Payment Flows products and services
Collaborating with in-house and external specialists (including regulatory, compliance, data protection, and intellectual property counsel) to identify relevant issues and help the business effectively navigate legal risks
Providing support to the Commercial and New Payment Flows business development teams to support product sales initiatives
Advising business on a wide range of commercial and contractual matters including legal and business risk assessments and providing analysis on diverse matters from new product constructs to commercial agreements
Taking responsibility for high profile projects while continuing to handle a steady stream of day-to-day matters
Ensuring compliance with Mastercard’s policies and procedures and providing applicable training to the business
Managing external counsel within agreed policy and budget
Drafting and negotiating contracts, regulatory and compliance assessments, and legal risk management related to multiple use cases in Account-to-Account payments, Remittances, and cross-border payment platforms

Skills

Commercial Payments

Product Development

Legal Support

Payments Industry

EEMEA Regulations

Mastercard

Facilitates secure digital payment transactions

About Mastercard

Mastercard operates in the payments industry, focusing on building an inclusive digital economy. The company connects individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses through secure data and networks. Mastercard facilitates transactions by charging fees to merchants and financial institutions for processing payments. It serves a wide range of clients across over 210 countries and territories, aiming to make transactions safe, simple, and accessible. The company leverages partnerships and technology to promote growth and sustainability. A key aspect of Mastercard's culture is its decency quotient (DQ), which guides its operations and interactions.

Harrison, New JerseyHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$9MTotal Funding

M_AND_ACompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

New Parent Leave

Inclusive Family Building Benefit

Employee Family Resource Program

Bereavement Leave

Dependent Scholarship

Employee Assitance Fund

Business Resource Groups

Employee Recognition

Flexible Work

Tuition Assistance

Travel Assistance

Matching Charitable Gifts

Risks

Stablecoins challenge Mastercard's traditional model with lower fees and faster payments.

Biometrics adoption risks Mastercard losing market share if not integrated.

Debit card fee changes could impact Mastercard's revenue model significantly.

Differentiation

Mastercard leverages its global network to connect over 210 countries and territories.

The company focuses on secure, inclusive digital transactions for diverse clients.

Mastercard's decency quotient (DQ) drives its culture and operational strategies.

Upsides

Biometric technology adoption offers Mastercard new payment security and user experience opportunities.

Stablecoins' rise allows Mastercard to expand blockchain and cryptocurrency payment solutions.

Brick-and-mortar commerce resurgence boosts demand for Mastercard's innovative POS technologies.

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