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Mastercard is looking for an energized corporate/commercial attorney to join its dynamic legal team as senior counsel assigned to the Business & Market Intelligence and Consumer Acquisition and Engagement (together ‘BMI’) business units of the Services division. BMI provides end-to-end solutions through its innovative and proprietary transaction data analyses, data-driven consulting, and marketing and loyalty services to help our clients strategically optimize, streamline, and grow their respective businesses. Under the direction of the Senior Managing Counsel, this position will provide legal support for the BMI Product Development and Product Management business teams in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). This is a client-facing role and will require regular interaction with BMI regional leadership, product managers, engineers, customer delivery personnel, and other business leads. The ideal candidate will be at ease in communicating (and establishing strong business rapport) with internal clients.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as lead counsel for the BMI Product Development and Product Management functions in EEMEA, with primary responsibility for BMI product portfolio (new and under development)
Take the lead on driving home BMI strategy, in line with corporate objectives and business imperatives for EEMEA
Advise on legal, regulatory, reputational, and liability matters for new and existing products delivered in market to Mastercard customers
Research questions on local law, conduct jurisdictional reviews, and seek out subject matter experts on issues relating to data privacy, regulatory, intellectual property, and compliance
Structure and draft agreements (including statements of work, platform terms of use, vendor agreements, proof of concept and pilot agreements, reseller agreements) governing use of Mastercard-developed products
Assist Senior Managing Counsel with regular or ad hoc special projects related to legal operations, process improvement, and administration
Review product constructs for BMI offerings, guiding clients on market launch activities and related commercialization efforts (including operational considerations)
Be a strategic partner and trusted advisor to a dynamic and fast-moving business unit, acting as the lead counsel to BMI regional leadership and management
Requirements:
Strong experience in supporting product development and product management functions (with demonstrated record of bringing products to market) and sound business judgment
Solid transactional training and experience (either in-house or at an established, reputable law firm) with strong drafting and negotiations skills to address complex commercial issues
Ability to operate in an environment with incomplete information, thoughtfully weighing risk and taking on a “yes, if” approach to lawyering
Must carry out responsibilities in a business-minded way, crafting solutions that are pragmatic and calling for an ‘out of the box’ approach
Must have strong leadership and interdisciplinary skills, with focus on actively managing day-to-day business client relationships and working through competing priorities
Must be able to work independently and collaboratively, but also take direction from manager and other team members, as appropriate
Must multi-task effectively in a fast-paced team environment with short turnaround times, responding to reprioritization of client and market needs
Must have strong communication skills and be comfortable expressing a point of view
Must be a collegial and intellectually curious team member, willing to take on additional assignments in furtherance of meeting business goals