Senior Counsel at Mastercard

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Payments, Cybersecurity, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Experienced technology and transactional lawyer
Ability to provide commercial legal support and counsel to integration teams, Recorded Future, and Mastercard Services (Security Solutions)
Expertise in product legal commercialization for new and emerging technologies, particularly threat intelligence
Knowledge of transaction product commercialization mitigations for transitions from private to public corporations
Capability to provide regional legal support for cross-vertical SSO products, including coordination with regional/global product lawyers, regulatory, and anti-trust counsel
Experience with OneTrust work, pricing initiatives, mandates, and related projects

Responsibilities

Work with business teams to bring synergy products, new Recorded Future products, and/or scale various products to market
Provide support to Security Solutions global, regional, and sales teams for product sales initiatives
Provide legal support for cross-vertical SSO products in the region, including coordination with regional product lawyers, regulatory and anti-trust counsel, and involvement in OneTrust, pricing, mandates, and related projects
Provide legal advice to integration legal team stakeholders to simplify products, reduce purchase decision frictions, and shorten sales cycles on commercial, contractual, and product regulatory matters
Provide legal advice and leadership to manage development, timelines, degree, and priority of mitigations to optimize transaction risk/reward profile
Create, draft, and negotiate technology agreements, including vendor, license, partnership, and reseller agreements
Manage contractual negotiations with financial institutions, service providers, merchants, and vendors
Work with internal and external regulatory counsel on impacts of local laws, government regulations, and directives on Recorded Future/Services solutions
Act as product counsel and integral part of business/product development teams for Recorded Future/Cybersecurity and other SSO solutions, advising through creation, development, and launch stages
Operationalize at scale the Recorded Future product development journey

Skills

commercial law

transactional law

technology law

product commercialization

government contracting

cybersecurity

threat intelligence

M&A integration

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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