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Senior Counsel, Payments Gateway - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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Mastercard

Jan 8, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with PQE, in-house experience, strong drafting skills, knowledge of data privacy, and ability to handle cross-border agreements in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will advise on contracts, handle negotiations, assess risks, ensure compliance, manage projects, provide training, resolve customer issues, and support junior team members.

Requirements

  • A qualified lawyer with a solid academic and training background.
  • Strong English language skills necessary. Other languages an advantage.
  • PQE experience, including some time working in-house, preferably at a multinational company.
  • Strong drafting and negotiating skills across a range of commercial contracts and the ability to analyze complex situations and identify the core issues.
  • A self—starting fast learner able to gain rapid familiarity with our products and services and maintain knowledge of those changing products and services.
  • Exposure to a broad range of commercial law issues.
  • A working knowledge of data privacy issues.
  • Interest in gaining experience working with other product, legal and compliance teams.
  • Experience of working on cross-border agreements, and with multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
  • Solutions orientated and able to work flexibly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • A lively interest in the business of the Company and an enjoyment of working in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proven ability to work independently and as team player coordinating and communicating with Mastercard teams, where necessary.
  • Experience in managing local counsel to ensure compliance in foreign jurisdictions.
  • Experience in technology, fintech, processing and/or payments agreements preferred.
  • Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
  • Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
  • Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality advice to the business on a broad range of commercial and contractual matters
  • Draft complex technology services agreements
  • Handle cross-border contractual negotiations with merchants, suppliers and financial institutions, and contribute to commercial tender responses
  • Help to identify and protect intellectual property and confidential data
  • Provide legal and business risk assessment and analysis
  • Take responsibility for special projects while continuing to handle a steady stream of day-to-day matters
  • Ensure compliance with current company policies and procedures and identify areas for improvement
  • Understand and advise on local regulatory requirements
  • Manage external advisors within agreed policy and budget
  • Develop strong relationships with sales, professional services and senior management within the company, particularly for the Europe region
  • Assist the resolution of customer issues
  • Review and approve product constructs
  • Provide training to sales and product teams
  • Work with other functions within the Enterprise Gateway division for example Compliance
  • Advise on and manage regulatory issues in Europe that impact the business e.g. DORA, NIS2 etc.
  • Provide informal guidance to junior team members

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Senior Counsel, Payments Gateway position?

The position is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Where can the successful candidate be based?

The role may be based in London, Dublin, Waterloo, or Lisbon.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Counsel in this role?

The Senior Counsel will provide high-quality legal advice on commercial and contractual matters, draft technology services agreements, handle cross-border negotiations, and support various business needs within the Enterprise Gateway Solutions division.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Counsel position?

A qualified lawyer with a solid academic background, PQE experience, strong drafting and negotiating skills, and familiarity with commercial law issues is required.

Will the role involve working with international teams?

Yes, the role may require collaboration with teams across different jurisdictions and time zones.

Is experience in technology or fintech preferred for this role?

Yes, experience in technology, fintech, processing, and/or payments agreements is preferred.

What kind of legal issues will the Senior Counsel advise on?

The Senior Counsel will advise on regulatory issues impacting the business in Europe, including DORA and NIS2, as well as data privacy issues.

Will the Senior Counsel be responsible for managing external advisors?

Yes, the role involves managing external advisors within agreed policy and budget.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, the position includes providing training to sales and product teams and offering informal guidance to junior team members.

Is fluency in other languages advantageous for this role?

Strong English language skills are necessary, and knowledge of other languages is considered an advantage.

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Mastercard

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10,001+
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1966
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Mission & Purpose

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.