Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI and Data Responsibility - Identity Solutions

• The Senior Counsel will lead the development of cutting-edge technologies from a privacy and data protection standpoint, monitor new legislative developments and ensuring compliance of Identity solutions with existing and emerging privacy and data-related laws.
• The position will report to the Senior Managing Counsel, Privacy, AI and Data Responsibility, Identity, and will be a member of the Global Privacy, AI and Data Responsibility team.
• 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.
• The Senior Counsel must be abreast of new technologies related to payments and fraud.

Role

• 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
• Provide day-to-day support to Identity business teams, drive alignment globally and respond to all privacy questions that arise.
• 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 C&I solutions through training and other initiatives.

All About You
• 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
• Solid knowledge of the GDPR and global data protection legal frameworks (e.g. CPRA)
• Solid expertise in and track record dealing with privacy and data protection law in multi-jurisdictional settings
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex data processing terms
• Familiarity with financial services industry, fraud prevention and payment processing
• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong 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
• Ability to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals

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. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. 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. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. 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.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary based on location, experience and other qualifications for the role and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending account and health savings account, paid leaves (including 16 weeks new parent leave, up to 20 paid days bereavement leave), 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days based on level, 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, gender-inclusive benefits and many more.

Pay Ranges
Seattle, Washington: $163,000 - $261,000 USD