Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility

• Ensure alignment and compliance with Mastercard’s policies, procedures, and processes and with global privacy and data-related laws, including those related to the protection of employee personal information and the security of Mastercard’s network
• Triage information incidents relating to employee data, analyzing facts in light of applicable privacy and data protection laws, regulations and standards, and making recommendations to drive incidents through to resolution
• Ensure appropriate documentation is in place in accordance with privacy accountability requirements, including those present in the GDPR, CCPA, AI laws that impact that workplace (such as the EU AI Act), and similar laws
• conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and AI Assessments as needed
• Support Mastercard’s processes for handling privacy rights requests from candidates and employees, including access and other rights under applicable laws
• Draft appropriate privacy terms in accordance with Mastercard’s standards, review contracts and manage complex negotiations with partners and vendors
• Anticipate and interpret emerging privacy and AI regulations, providing expert guidance to executive leadership and ensuring Mastercard remains at the forefront of regulatory compliance in the EU, UK, and globally
• Engage with the organization on privacy and data-related matters, e.g., through employee training and raising employee awareness about relevant regulatory requirements and Mastercard procedures
• Spearhead and implement initiatives related to efficiency and use of AI innovation in managing increasing risk in human resources privacy compliance

• Law degree required
• Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law)
• EU Privacy experience, ideally supporting or advising internal corporate team on matters relating to recruitment and employment
• Solid knowledge of global privacy laws, frameworks, and standards, including GDPR and CCPA
• Demonstrated experience advising companies on privacy compliance and data-related issues
• 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
• Must work well in both team and individual settings, including across global jurisdictions

Any additional qualifications (e.g., Master of Laws degree, CIPP/E) is considered an asset