Director, Government Contracts Counsel

MasterCard; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Government Contracts Counsel to lead legal strategies in government contracting. This full-time position demands a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in U.S. government contracts, compliance, and negotiations. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Americas region, managing complex agreements, and enhancing compliance programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, capable of navigating the intricacies of government contracts while ensuring risk mitigation and supporting business expansion efforts. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive impactful initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of legal experience in U.S. government contracts.
• Experience with competitive procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. government contracts and compliance program.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with government agencies.

Skills

U.S. government contracts

contract negotiations

contract administration

compliance program

risk mitigation

communication skills

project management

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Title:

Director, Government Contracts Counsel

Overview:

Mastercard’s Global Government Contracting team is part of the Strategic Initiatives & Technology group, providing legal strategy and execution for Operations & Technology, Corporate Development & M&A, Government Contracting, and Marketing & Communications.

Role:

We are seeking an attorney with significant experience working with U.S. government contracts and supporting a government contracts compliance program. This full-time role will support the Americas region from a contracting perspective on government opportunities. Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the Senior Vice President of Global Government Contracting with advice on U.S. government contracts, negotiations, and post-award contract administration.
2. Assisting legal colleagues supporting other Mastercard business units with federal, state, and local government contracts.
3. Supporting the U.S. Government Contracts compliance program, including training, program design, and deployment of solutions globally.
4. Managing a workflow of agreements, drafting and negotiating complex contracts with prime contractors, government agencies, and strategic partners.
5. Implementing or enhancing technology solutions for managing Government Contract obligations.
6. Supporting business teams and lawyers on global expansion efforts and new government contracts, with a focus on risk mitigation.
7. Supporting integration of newly acquired companies.
8. Designing or improving templates, playbooks, processes, and procedures to scale the government business.

All About You:

• 5-10+ years of specialized legal experience in U.S. government contract transactions, including counseling, compliance, or administration.
• Experience with competitive procurement processes in government acquisition.
• Preferred experience includes contracting for commercial contractors providing multiple products and services under various government contracts.
• Juris Doctor and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong business acumen, sense of urgency, team-oriented, collaborative, and capable of working under pressure with tight deadlines.