Senior Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection-R-244495

MasterCard; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Counsel for Privacy & Data Protection to lead the development of innovative technologies while ensuring compliance with privacy laws. This pivotal role involves analyzing corporate solutions, developing contractual structures, and engaging with policymakers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong legal background, particularly in privacy laws, and have the ability to align business objectives with legal requirements. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a sustainable economy through secure and accessible digital payments.

Qualifications

• Law degree and bar membership required; LLM is a plus.
• Proven expertise in privacy and data protection laws.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solutions for compliance with global privacy laws.
• Develop and negotiate privacy clauses in agreements.

Skills

Privacy and Data Protection Laws

GDPR Knowledge

CCPA Knowledge

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Law Degree

LLM (optional)

Job 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, 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 & Data Protection Overview

• Mastercard is committed to balancing innovation while ensuring legal compliance and has embraced privacy and data protection as core to its business strategy. Mastercard has established a world-class privacy program and is expanding its global team.
• The Senior Counsel will lead the development of innovative technologies from a privacy and data protection perspective, monitor legislative developments, and ensure compliance of Commercial (Corporate) solutions with relevant privacy and data laws.
• This role reports to the Senior Managing Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection, and is part of the Global Privacy & Data Protection team.
• The candidate should be able to think strategically and tactically, aligning business objectives with legal compliance, and stay updated on new technologies related to payments and digital tech.

Role Responsibilities

1. Analyze Commercial (Corporate) solutions to identify process and infrastructure requirements for compliance with global privacy laws.
2. Develop contractual structures addressing privacy requirements and negotiate privacy clauses in agreements with partners, vendors, and clients.
3. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, engage with policymakers, and advise business units on legal impacts.
4. Support privacy and business teams daily and perform privacy assessments in line with Mastercard policies.
5. Enhance awareness among business clients and legal teams through training and initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Law degree and bar membership (if applicable); additional qualifications like an LLM are a plus.
• Proven expertise in privacy and data protection laws, with knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, and similar frameworks.
• Understanding of digital technologies and familiarity with financial services and payment processing industries.
• Excellent time management, organizational, analytic, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, relationship building, and ability to motivate teams.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All employees must:

• Follow Mastercard’s security policies;
• Protect the confidentiality and integrity of information;
• Report security breaches;
• Complete mandatory security training.