Mastercard is committed to balancing innovation while protecting individual privacy. As a Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility, you will support Consumer Solutions within Mastercard's core business, with a particular focus on the global Optimization product team. You will join a team of other PAIR attorneys enabling business teams through Mastercard's Privacy by Design approach and reinforcing Mastercard's leadership in responsible, data-driven innovation.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school and admitted to at least one bar in the United States.
- Any additional qualifications (e.g., Master of Laws degree) considered an asset.
- Strong experience in privacy and data protection law.
- Oral and written fluency, including legal drafting and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in providing privacy subject matter expertise to fast-moving product business and legal teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Expertise in and track record of dealing with global privacy and data protection laws.
- Pro-active approach to problem-solving with a demonstrated track record of successfully translating legal requirements into practical, actionable advice.
- Expertise in applying privacy and data protection analysis on emerging technologies, including various biometric modalities, encryption techniques, artificial intelligence & machine learning, and privacy enhancing technologies (PETs).
- Strong command of technology, software and/or engineering, including software development, e.g. technical use, administration, development, design, data flows and architecture of the aforementioned technology an asset.
- Knowledge of interactive marketing technologies, including cookies and other passive data collection technologies.
- Familiarity with the payments industry or financial services industry a plus.
- Ability to familiarize with privacy and data protection legal frameworks in other jurisdictions quickly.
- Experience in managing projects independently.
- Motivated self-starter with ability to excel at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytic capabilities and written and oral communication skills and ability to simplify technical material for other audiences, including business teams, legal departments, regulators, etc. Attention to detail is a must.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering.
- Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Ability to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals.
Benefits
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- Flexible spending account and health savings account
- Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
- 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
- 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days
- 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
- 401k with a best-in-class company match
- Deferred compensation for eligible roles
- Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
- Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
