JOB POST: Senior Counsel- Technology, Law and Policy at Mastercard, Pune: Apply Now!

Mastercard, Pune invites job applications for Senior Counsel- Technology, Law and Policy for the year 2023.

About Mastercard

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.

Overview

Mastercard is seeking a senior attorney to join our global team focused on driving innovative legal coverage for important technology initiatives, transactions, and operations. The team works closely with partners across Mastercard in technology, operations, data, security, product, and regional teams, as well as other colleagues in the law department.

This front-line position will interface with internal and external stakeholders and involve ongoing legal support for global technology contracts, integration of acquired businesses and advising on emerging technology issues, including enterprise architecture, cloud, automation, security and data center and other matters relating to the Mastercard Technology business unit.

This full-time role is based in Pune, India and reports into the Senior Counsel, Law and Policy.

Eligibility

• Law degree from an established and reputable university.
• Possess experience in handling leadership from multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated transactional technology background and sound business and legal judgment, preferably from payments or financial services industry.
• Proficiency in contract drafting and complex negotiation.
• Aside from being a proven individual contributor, must be able to work as part of a team, and have strong collaborative and multi-tasking skills and experience with coordinating cross-functional teams to execute initiatives and transactions.
• General understanding of regulatory environment especially circulars issued by RBI and other regulators for AP regions.
• Must be able to strike a balance between the two principal objectives of being a facilitator to the business and protecting the interests of the company.
• Quick learner, stress resistant, ability to grasp complex new business concepts, good commercial acumen, and creative approach to problem-solving.
• A proactive, time-sensitive, results driven approach in carrying out all duties, obligations, and responsibilities.

Application

Interested and eligible candidates can apply via the link given at the end of the post.

Role & Responsibilties

This Role Requires The Provision Of High-quality Legal Advice To The Mastercard Technology Business Unit On a Broad Range Of Contract And Operational Matters, To Help Build, Operate And Maintain Our Services And Also To Ensure Compliance Of The Applicable Laws And Contractual Commitments. Such Activities Include, But Not Limited To:

• Primary regional legal support lead for Mastercard Technology (TECH) business unit.
• Provide strategic guidance and advice on important forward-looking technology initiatives, including enterprise architecture, platforms, products, services, automation, security, data and upcoming technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum computing, and the like.
• Foster and build strong relationships with business stakeholders and department colleagues to promote cross-functional collaboration, as well as ensure seamless legal advice and support to achieve positive results for Mastercard.
• Provide legal guidance related to the entire life cycle of a product, starting from planning, development and distribution of new product offerings, including review of IP rights, information security, information technology considerations, regulatory compliance, data privacy design, documentation content, and vendor contract related requirements.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate various agreements, including complex technology outsourcing agreements, with strategic partners, financial institutions, and vendors.
• Coordinate and collaborate with subject matter experts on data privacy, intellectual property, regulatory, public policy, franchise, security, finance, sales, emerging payments, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure products & services and agreements are consistent with corporate strategy and internal policies and procedures.
• Keep track of relevant regulatory circulars in the region and promptly advise stakeholders of its implications on business operations and legal risks.
• Establish a thorough understanding of the business to operate as a trusted advisor to business clients on a daily basis with respect to wide-ranging issues, to help set and implement strategy for such teams, take responsibility for projects that benefit the team or department, and manage the day-to-day matters in coordination with colleagues, as appropriate.

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