MasterCard
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 and 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 Counsel, Canada 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. Role: The Manager, Counsel, Canada position, will be based in Toronto, Ontario and will report to the Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Canada. This individual will be part of the Canadian and Americas Law team, supporting the Canadian business. Responsibilities:
Provide legal and business risk assessment and analysis on matters from new product constructs to commercial agreements.
Identify and advise on intellectual property, competition, regulatory and data privacy product risks, with support of Mastercard's intellectual property, regulatory and data privacy counsel.
Negotiate complex customer business agreements including product, solution and strategic partnership agreements, identifying legal and business risks and recommending solutions.
Foster and build strong relationships with business stakeholders, global product counsel, and other legal and franchise colleagues to promote cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration.
Work cross-functionally across issuer, acquirer, merchant, digital and services business lines to provide holistic support to the region.
Train and educate internal clients on processes, risks and changes in laws and regulations on an ongoing basis.
Drive process improvements and efficiencies; own and execute solutions to support our strategy and drive towards streamlining processes to increase ease of doing business.
All About You:
A qualified lawyer with a solid academic and training background, licensed to practice in Ontario; French language is an asset but not required.
Able to work collaboratively, spot issues, prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Solutions orientated problem solver and able to work flexibly under pressure with tight deadlines.
Keen business insight and strong communication skills to interact confidently and effectively with internal clients, Mastercard customers and law department colleagues, including senior management and Mastercard executives.
Strong drafting, writing and negotiating skills across a range of complex commercial contracts and the ability to analyze and identify the core legal issues.
A fast learner who can gain rapid familiarity with complex products and solutions and maintain knowledge of those changing products and solutions.
A heightened working knowledge of data privacy, regulatory and intellectual property issues.
A team player, willing to take on responsibilities and roles that support the team, department, region and the company.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly. Corporate Security Responsibility All Activities Involving Access To Mastercard Assets, Information, And Networks Comes With An Inherent Risk To The Organization And, Therefore, It Is Expected That Every Person Working For, Or On Behalf Of, Mastercard Is Responsible For Information Security And Must:
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.
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 and 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 Counsel, Canada 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. Role: The Manager, Counsel, Canada position, will be based in Toronto, Ontario and will report to the Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Canada. This individual will be part of the Canadian and Americas Law team, supporting the Canadian business. Responsibilities:
Provide legal and business risk assessment and analysis on matters from new product constructs to commercial agreements.
Identify and advise on intellectual property, competition, regulatory and data privacy product risks, with support of Mastercard's intellectual property, regulatory and data privacy counsel.
Negotiate complex customer business agreements including product, solution and strategic partnership agreements, identifying legal and business risks and recommending solutions.
Foster and build strong relationships with business stakeholders, global product counsel, and other legal and franchise colleagues to promote cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration.
Work cross-functionally across issuer, acquirer, merchant, digital and services business lines to provide holistic support to the region.
Train and educate internal clients on processes, risks and changes in laws and regulations on an ongoing basis.
Drive process improvements and efficiencies; own and execute solutions to support our strategy and drive towards streamlining processes to increase ease of doing business.
All About You:
A qualified lawyer with a solid academic and training background, licensed to practice in Ontario; French language is an asset but not required.
Able to work collaboratively, spot issues, prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Solutions orientated problem solver and able to work flexibly under pressure with tight deadlines.
Keen business insight and strong communication skills to interact confidently and effectively with internal clients, Mastercard customers and law department colleagues, including senior management and Mastercard executives.
Strong drafting, writing and negotiating skills across a range of complex commercial contracts and the ability to analyze and identify the core legal issues.
A fast learner who can gain rapid familiarity with complex products and solutions and maintain knowledge of those changing products and solutions.
A heightened working knowledge of data privacy, regulatory and intellectual property issues.
A team player, willing to take on responsibilities and roles that support the team, department, region and the company.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly. Corporate Security Responsibility All Activities Involving Access To Mastercard Assets, Information, And Networks Comes With An Inherent Risk To The Organization And, Therefore, It Is Expected That Every Person Working For, Or On Behalf Of, Mastercard Is Responsible For Information Security And Must:
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.
MasterCard
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 and 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 Counsel, Business Conduct Office Overview The Business Conduct Office (“BCO”) develops and promotes the policies and trainings grounding Mastercard’s culture: the Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy, Non-Retaliation Policy, and the Conflicts of Interest Guidelines. Mastercard has various channels for reporting allegations of misconduct, and the BCO and Employee Relations ensure that investigations follow in a fair and robust way. As Counsel in the BCO based in Canada, you will conduct internal investigations into business misconduct and perform other BCO activities, including vetting of conflicts of interest and drafting training materials, communications, and reports. This role requires the ability to conduct privileged investigations autonomously from beginning to end, including identifying issues, reviewing documents, conducting interviews, and presenting investigation findings in writing and at meetings. Expertise in investigations, a solid understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to Mastercard’s business, and the ability to articulate information at various levels of our organization are required. Attention to detail and judgment while handling confidential matters are also a must. The role reports to the Senior Vice President, Counsel, Business Conduct Office. Role
Conduct complex investigations globally with a focus on Recorded Future, a Mastercard subsidiary
Assist first-line Compliance in establishing and maintaining Compliance culture at Recorded Future
Maintain best-in-class compliance policies and programs globally
Respond rapidly to incidents and inquiries while safeguarding confidentiality and protecting reporters and franchise
Consult with colleagues in the internal Law Department and external counsel in response to investigations as necessary
Thoughtfully analyze and promptly disposition conflicts of interest
Interact and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders including, but not limited to, Legal & Global Policy, Employee Relations, People & Capability, Corporate Security, Finance, Internal Audit, and Regions and Compliance Program Owners
Build and maintain a global network of relationships to ensure trust and credibility of the function
Contribute to awareness communications for Ethics and Compliance, including messages for Compliance Week, theHUB (Mastercard’s intranet), the World’s Most Ethical Company application, and ESG reporting
Develop and update policies and procedures as needed and oversee implementation
Assist with preparation of Audit Committee materials, analyzing and describing investigation metrics
Support the BCO mailbox
Support other key initiatives driven by the BCO as required
All About You
Law degree required
Advanced investigation experience
Understanding of laws applicable to a global payments technology company and a global public corporation headquartered in the US
Partnership skills to engage and collaborate effectively across teams and regions, including active listening skills
Proven track record of leadership and integrity with demonstrated ability to manage large projects and prioritize appropriately
Experience multi-tasking, managing multiple projects and assignments concurrently, and managing and meeting deadlines with autonomy and minimal supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills, emphasizing drafting and proofreading with great attention to detail
Ability to research and interpret regulations and laws and disseminate information
Experience developing and managing policies and procedures preferred
Strong data analytic skills with experience using data to describe trends preferred
Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly. Corporate Security Responsibility Responsibilities All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
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.
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 and 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 Counsel, Business Conduct Office Overview The Business Conduct Office (“BCO”) develops and promotes the policies and trainings grounding Mastercard’s culture: the Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy, Non-Retaliation Policy, and the Conflicts of Interest Guidelines. Mastercard has various channels for reporting allegations of misconduct, and the BCO and Employee Relations ensure that investigations follow in a fair and robust way. As Counsel in the BCO based in Canada, you will conduct internal investigations into business misconduct and perform other BCO activities, including vetting of conflicts of interest and drafting training materials, communications, and reports. This role requires the ability to conduct privileged investigations autonomously from beginning to end, including identifying issues, reviewing documents, conducting interviews, and presenting investigation findings in writing and at meetings. Expertise in investigations, a solid understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to Mastercard’s business, and the ability to articulate information at various levels of our organization are required. Attention to detail and judgment while handling confidential matters are also a must. The role reports to the Senior Vice President, Counsel, Business Conduct Office. Role
Conduct complex investigations globally with a focus on Recorded Future, a Mastercard subsidiary
Assist first-line Compliance in establishing and maintaining Compliance culture at Recorded Future
Maintain best-in-class compliance policies and programs globally
Respond rapidly to incidents and inquiries while safeguarding confidentiality and protecting reporters and franchise
Consult with colleagues in the internal Law Department and external counsel in response to investigations as necessary
Thoughtfully analyze and promptly disposition conflicts of interest
Interact and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders including, but not limited to, Legal & Global Policy, Employee Relations, People & Capability, Corporate Security, Finance, Internal Audit, and Regions and Compliance Program Owners
Build and maintain a global network of relationships to ensure trust and credibility of the function
Contribute to awareness communications for Ethics and Compliance, including messages for Compliance Week, theHUB (Mastercard’s intranet), the World’s Most Ethical Company application, and ESG reporting
Develop and update policies and procedures as needed and oversee implementation
Assist with preparation of Audit Committee materials, analyzing and describing investigation metrics
Support the BCO mailbox
Support other key initiatives driven by the BCO as required
All About You
Law degree required
Advanced investigation experience
Understanding of laws applicable to a global payments technology company and a global public corporation headquartered in the US
Partnership skills to engage and collaborate effectively across teams and regions, including active listening skills
Proven track record of leadership and integrity with demonstrated ability to manage large projects and prioritize appropriately
Experience multi-tasking, managing multiple projects and assignments concurrently, and managing and meeting deadlines with autonomy and minimal supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills, emphasizing drafting and proofreading with great attention to detail
Ability to research and interpret regulations and laws and disseminate information
Experience developing and managing policies and procedures preferred
Strong data analytic skills with experience using data to describe trends preferred
Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly. Corporate Security Responsibility Responsibilities All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
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.