Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility Job Listing at Mastercard in Purchase, NY (Job ID R-244575)

Description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility Senior Counsel, Privacy & Cybersecurity

Overview
• Mastercard is committed to balancing innovation while ensuring legal compliance and has embraced privacy, data protection and cybersecurity 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.
• The Senior Counsel will lead the development of cutting-edge technologies from a privacy and cyber law standpoint, monitoring new legislative developments and ensuring compliance of Cybersecurity solutions with existing and emerging privacy, cyber and data-related laws.
• The position will report to the Senior Managing Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection and will be a member of the Global Privacy & Data Protection team.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to think and act both strategically and tactically with respect to the needs of Cybersecurity business clients and their objectives while ensuring that the corporation remains compliant with privacy, cyber and data-related laws and regulations.
• The Senior Counsel must be abreast of new technologies related to payments, cyber security and fraud.

Role
• Analyze Cybersecurity solutions in light of privacy and cyber law requirements with the aim of identifying the relevant process and infrastructure requirements to ensure compliance with applicable privacy, cyber, AI and data protection laws globally
• Develop contract structures that address privacy and cyber security requirements and lead the integration of M&A acquisition, review and negotiation of applicable privacy and cyber security language in agreements with affiliates, vendors, and customers
• Provide day-to-day support to Cybersecurity business teams and perform privacy, AI and cyber-law assessments in line with Mastercard's privacy, cyber, AI and data protection policies and processes.
• Increase awareness among business clients, global privacy and legal teams regarding privacy and cyber security pertaining to Mastercard Cybersecurity solutions through training and other initiatives.
• Ensure overall compliance by integrating M&A acquisitions seamlessly into existing frameworks, maintaining adherence to global privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and data protection standards.

All About You
• Law degree required. Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law). Any additional qualifications (e.g. Master of Laws degree) considered an asset
• Solid expertise in and track record dealing with cyber law, including cybercrime and critical infrastructure requirements
• Solid knowledge of global data protection legal frameworks (e.g. GDPR, CCPA)
• M&A integration experience is a plus.
• In depth knowledge of US cyber law, enforcement and procedures
• Good understanding of cybersecurity technologies and practices
• Familiarity with financial services industry and payment processing
• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, writing, and speaking skills. Attention to detail is a must.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering.
• Must work well in both team and individual settings
• Ability to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals
#AI2 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

Purchase, New York: $187,000 - $300,000 USD Arlington, Virginia: $187,000 - $300,000 USD Boston, Massachusetts: $187,000 - $300,000 USD O'Fallon, Missouri: $163,000 - $261,000 USD

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