Senior Counsel - Privacy, AI & Regulatory Tech

Mastercard Inc.; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 204,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel to support the Privacy, Regulatory, and Technology team focused on the Enterprise and Credit Risk (ECR) product family.

This role will coordinate with product, business, legal, regulatory, and technical stakeholders to translate evolving privacy, data governance, and regulatory requirements into practical product and contracting terms. The successful candidate will advise on AI, model governance, and data analytics across global markets, ensuring

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in privacy and data protection law.
• Experience advising on credit reporting, lending, or other regulated data uses.
• Experience advising on AI, automated decision-making, or data governance issues.
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical controls and contractual terms.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal lead for Mastercard’s Enterprise and Credit Risk (ECR) products.
• Advise business, product, and technical teams throughout the product lifecycle, including privacy by design and regulatory reviews.
• Establish and maintain legal compliance frameworks addressing privacy, data use, AI, and model risk management.
• Coordinate legal analysis across jurisdictions and develop consistent positions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms with strategic partners and customers.
• Communicate legal requirements and risk assessments clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Privacy law

Data protection

AI governance

Regulatory analysis

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Mastercard Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel to support the Privacy, Regulatory, and Technology team focused on the Enterprise and Credit Risk (ECR) product family.

This role will coordinate with product, business, legal, regulatory, and technical stakeholders to translate evolving privacy, data governance, and regulatory requirements into practical product and contracting terms. The successful candidate will advise on AI, model governance, and data analytics across global markets, ensuring