Senior Counsel Job at Mastercard (Copenhagen S)

Senior Counsel

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territorie...

Location

Chile , Santiago

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid experience in practice of law (major Chilean and/or US firm experience or Multinational Corporate in-house experience a plus), in the areas of general commercial, corporate, contracts
A quick learner with excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
Empathetic and easy to establish strong relationship with internal and external clients
Ability to draft high quality corporate agreements and documentation
ability to find creative solutions to contractual issues to reach resolution, taking a pragmatic, commercial approach to balancing legal risks against business interests
Proficient in MS Office products and database tools
Ability to handle multiple projects at one time
Superior time management, planning and organizational skills
Willingness to travel to other countries in the region
Strong interpersonal skills, team player, appreciation of diverse cultural methods of working and doing business, in particular, for Latin America

Job Responsibility

Negotiate and draft contracts and provide legal counsel to various client groups based in the Clusters
Together with South LAC Division Senior Counsel and other LAC Region Counsel, provide legal support to the Clusters’ staff
Ensure compliance with laws while affording Mastercard maximum flexibility to conduct its affairs
Provide drafting of legal documents and business communications, and assist in the preparation of filings, registrations, and responses
represent Mastercard with clients, vendors, authorities and regulators
Manage the contract administration process to ensure proper contract drafting, negotiation and fulfillment in accordance with Mastercard policies, legal requirements and customer specifications
Create contract templates as required
advise management of contractual rights and obligations and assist in maintaining contract files
Assist in addressing legal issues pertaining to Mastercard subsidiaries in the Clusters, including liaising with Region Headquarters office and local outside counsels in maintaining corporate books
Assist South LAC Division Senior Counsel in coordinating with LAC Region Headquarters and Purchase Headquarters Law Department on trademark and other intellectual property issues relating to the Clusters´ territory

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

Mastercard is seeking an experienced attorney to support Security Solutions, wit...

Location

Belgium , Waterloo

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum six years of solid technology, commercial transactions, complex negotiations, and/or payments experience required
Qualified lawyer with a solid academic and training background, licensed to practice in the relevant jurisdiction in which the job is located
Able to analyze and identify core legal issues, skilled at explaining technical problems succinctly and clearly
Working knowledge of data privacy, regulatory, and intellectual property issues and how they relate to emerging technologies
A fast learner who can gain rapid familiarity with complex products, services and legal frameworks and maintain knowledge of those changing products, services and legal frameworks
Possess a positive "can-do" attitude, willing to take initiative and ready to go the extra mile
Solutions-oriented with excellent time management, planning and organizational skills
Able to work flexibly under pressure and with tight deadlines
Strong drafting, writing, oral communication and negotiating skills, able to effectively communicate vision and more detailed approaches to a wide variety of stakeholders
Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Job Responsibility

Provide legal oversight for various product teams in the Fraud and Decisioning Solutions business unit
Manage tactical and strategic legal support related to products and solutions to advance Mastercard’s corporate objectives and strategy
Collaborate with product, technology, sales, franchise, marketing, communications and other stakeholders to launch innovative solutions that differentiate Mastercard and meet our customers’ rapidly changing needs
Assist clients in navigating "grey areas" and mitigating legal and commercial risks by providing solution-oriented guidance
Provide strategic counsel during all stages of global product development from ideation to concept to launch and beyond
Ensure alignment and compliance of products with Mastercard’s policies, procedures and processes as well as applicable laws and regulations
Provide product legal support on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters, including marketing materials, licenses, pilot agreements, deployment agreements, and other technology agreements
Work in close collaboration with internal specialists including Franchise, Compliance, Regulatory, Privacy and Data Protection, and Intellectual Property counsel
Manage outside counsel where appropriate, ensuring compliance with internal policies and budget expectations, and delivering targeted training and guidance to product, sales, and delivery teams

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

At Linear, we're building the product development system for teams and agents. A...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Linear

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of legal experience, ideally both law firm and in-house
Experience supporting a scaling, product-led company (Series B-D or similar stage)
Experience supporting venture financings and equity matters, including cap table management and corporate governance
Strong commercial contracting experience, including enterprise SaaS agreements
Familiarity with privacy and security requirements for enterprise customers, including the implications of AI data handling
Comfort advising on employment and HR issues in a global, remote-first context
Sound judgment and the ability to communicate conclusions in areas such as legal/regulatory risk in clear, practical terms
A bias toward figuring things out independently, while knowing when to seek outside expertise
Knows when to hold the line and when pragmatism serves the business better than perfection

Job Responsibility

Own core legal areas, including commercial agreements, trademarks, and corporate governance/equity, with support from outside counsel as needed
Develop the legal foundation/frameworks for new products and initiatives
Work closely with our product teams to navigate the legal implications of AI, including data privacy and model usage
Lead negotiations for our most complex enterprise MSAs and DPAs, focusing on high-leverage issues like liability caps and indemnification
Partner with Product and Engineering during feature design and development to identify legal and regulatory implications early—including privacy-by-design, AI data handling, and enterprise compliance requirements—so that legal considerations are built in, not bolted on
Act as the primary interface to outside counsel, ensuring that they are used effectively and cost-efficiently
Advise our People and Talent teams on HR matters across multiple states/countries as we continue our international expansion
Give clear legal guidance that teams can use without constant escalation
Help identify risks early and frame them clearly, enabling leadership to make informed decisions

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity
Employee-friendly equity terms including early exercise in the US and extended exercise windows
Daily meal and coffee stipend on every workday
Paid co-working space or desk
Health coverage (based on country requirements)
5 weeks paid vacation, plus local statutory holidays
4 months paid parental leave
Paid month off after 4 years & every 2 years thereafter
Regular team events and off-sites
Remote-first with no required commute

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join our legal team, providing suppo...

Location

United Kingdom , London or Harrogate

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Lawyer with a strong academic background and experience
Ability to identify key legal issues, put these into the context of the business you support and articulate those issues clearly with potential solutions/options
Ability to quickly understand and maintain knowledge of complex products, services, and regulatory/legal frameworks
Ability to identify regulatory, competition law, data privacy and intellectual property issues and work with other teams to resolve them
Ability to apply experience to new situations/areas of law
Strong drafting, writing, oral communication, and negotiating skills
Strong experience in relationship building, stakeholder management and partnering
Can-do attitude, self-motivated and able to drive delivery against objectives
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Prior experience with commercial contracting, technology and/or working in a regulated industry or the payments sector generally is critical

Job Responsibility

Commercial: Putting in place and managing the full lifecycle of commercial relationships/contracts with customers, suppliers and partners which allow conversations to take place, ensures the business has what it needs from those relationships and supports the business to manage ongoing lifecycle of the contract (change, understanding, disputes)
General: Identifying and, where appropriate, working with appropriate legal and business teams within the wider MA Group/external counsel to manage a wide range of other legal issues including privacy, regulatory, employment, litigation, property and corporate matters
Representing Legal: Ability to represent legal both on a day-to-day basis and as key contributor (as both the primary and deputy) at governance forums (e.g. Exco, Exco forums and committees, Board and its committees such as risk, audit, etc.)
Collaboration with Internal Legal SMEs: Working effectively with other subject matter experts across the broader legal team (e.g. regulatory, privacy, intellectual property, etc) as necessary
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business, including commercial, account management, finance, strategy, operations, risk, compliance, Treasury and product teams
External Counsel Coordination: Instructing and managing external legal advisors within agreed policy and budget

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

GEICO is looking for an experienced legal professional with a background in insu...

Location

United States , Chevy Chase; New York City; Beachwood

Salary:

148625.00 - 260350.00 USD / Year

Geico

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5 to 7 years of experience at a law firm or in-house serving as a legal advisor or coverage counselor for products within property/casualty insurance or an insurance litigation background including bad faith or extra contractual exposure
Must have a law degree and an active law license to practice in the United States of America
Strong listening and communication skills
Strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company
Ability to quickly digest and understand business plans, processes, and procedures
Ability to provide legal advice with incomplete information
Refined judgement about legal and legal-adjacent risks as well as mitigation opportunities
Must be solution oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills
Must have demonstrated experience solving business problems and advancing business metrics
Experience working with cross-functional teams, both legal and non-legal

Job Responsibility

Under general supervision, understand all key business objectives and means of accomplishing them for assigned business unit(s)
Provide legal advice related to the business unit(s) and anticipate future legal needs
Draft and review policy documents anticipating litigation exposure
Coordinate support for assigned business units from other parts of the legal department
Use wide range of legal knowledge to issue spot implications of business choice that could interact with multiple legal subject areas such as, insurance compliance, consumer-protection laws, contractual obligations, privacy, and requirements of state unfair claims practices acts

What we offer

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation
a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
performance and recognition-based incentives
and tuition assistance
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

GEICO is looking for an experienced legal professional with a background in insu...

Location

United States , Beachwood; Chevy Chase; New York; Cleveland

Salary:

Not provided

Geico

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 8+ years of experience at a law firm or in-house setting serving as a legal advisor or coverage counselor for products within the property/casualty insurance industry or an insurance litigation background
Must have a law degree and an active law license to practice in the United States
Must excel at customer service and working well with others
Strong listening and communication skills
Strong research and writing skills, and an eagerness to be involved in a dynamic company
Ability to quickly digest and understand business plans, processes, and procedures
Ability to provide sound legal advice with incomplete information
Refined judgment about legal and legal-adjacent risks as well as mitigation opportunities
Must be solution-oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills
Must have demonstrated experience solving business problems and advancing business metrics

Job Responsibility

Under general supervision, understand all key business objectives and means of accomplishing them for assigned business units
Provide legal advice related to the business units and anticipate future legal needs
Draft and review policy documents anticipating litigation exposure
Coordinate support for assigned business units from other parts of the legal department
Use broad legal knowledge to issue spot business risks and opportunities that could interact with multiple legal subject areas such as insurance compliance, consumer-protection laws, contractual obligations, privacy, and requirements of state unfair claims practices acts

What we offer

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation
a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
performance and recognition-based incentives
and tuition assistance
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackl...

Location

India , Delhi; Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

OpenAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of legal experience
Strong leadership and ability to influence
Combination of an in-house company, government/institution, or law firm experience
Strong background in technology laws
Experience and familiarity with AI or a demonstrated interest in AI laws and regulations
Knowledge and experience with intellectual property laws
Create clear and concise written and verbal communication, distilling complex concepts into simple, explainable, and persuasive ideas
Experience analyzing complex legislation
Experience engaging with regulators and/or policymakers

Job Responsibility

Analyze laws and regulations in India concerning AI to understand their impact on OpenAI and the broader AI community
Develop policy positions on pending legislation
Provide legal analysis and advice to the Global Affairs team and other internal stakeholders
Contribute to our ongoing improvements to AI governance as regulations come into force
Monitor and keep the team updated on emerging legislative and regulatory developments related to AI in India

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

Join Verra Mobility as a Senior Counsel, and you will join a dynamic legal team ...

Location

United States , Mesa

Salary:

Not provided

Verra Mobility

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and in good standing with a state bar association
5+ years as a practicing attorney with an emphasis on contracting matters and/or prior experience as a product counsel at a technology-focused organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex legal issues in a simple, understandable manner
Ability to work well in time-sensitive situations and fast-paced environments
and effectively manage multiple projects or matters with competing deadlines
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Solid business instinct and judgment
High degree of organization and efficiency with demonstrated attention to detail
Strong collaborative skills, and proven team orientation
Personal integrity, sound judgment, and strong ethics in business and personal conduct

Job Responsibility

Drafting, negotiating, and managing customer contracts, commercial partnership contracts, licensing agreements, channel marketing agreements, and complex vendor agreements
Advising on and optimizing legal risk, product, commercial and compliance considerations, while suggesting creative, business-supportive solutions
Operating as first-level review of privacy policies, terms, user agreements, and ensuring they are aligned with product strategy and anticipated use cases
Issue-spotting potential legal challenges, and running them to ground
Proactively identifying and anticipating emerging legal and regulatory issues that might impact our products and services
Creating and updating template agreements, and supporting the continuous improvement of contractual standards
Spotting potential privacy issues and, working with our Data Privacy team and counsel, provide business-oriented resolutions
Collaborating with IP counsel on patent and other IP related matters
Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions including due diligence, transaction documentation, and post-closing integration support
Assisting with litigation matters, and other regulatory or stakeholder disputes

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