Counsel

Our PurposeWe work 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. We cultivate aculture of inclusionfor all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.Job TitleCounselJob Description SummaryThe Mexico, Central America and Caribbean division Law team is responsible for all legal aspects of Mastercard’s business in Mexico and Central America.- The appointed person will be responsible for all legal aspects of the business in the Mexico, Central America and Caribbean and also responsible for other work, including project based work and/or pan-region work, which will be assigned by the Senior Managing Counsel for the Mexico, Central America and Caribbean division.- The position is in Mexico.Role- Negotiate and draft contracts and provide legal counsel to various client groups based in Miami and the Mexico, Central America and Caribbean offices.- Together with Mexico, Central America and Caribbean division Senior Managing Counsel and legal counsel in the region provide legal support to the division staff.- Ensure compliance with laws while affording Mastercard maximum flexibility to conduct its affairs.- Draft legal documents and business communications, and assist in the preparation of filings, registrations, and responses; represent Mastercard in front of customers, vendors, authorities and regulators. Manage the contract administration process to ensure proper contract drafting, negotiation and fulfillment in accordance with Mastercard policies, legal requirements and customer specifications.- Create contract templates as required; advise management of contractual rights and obligations and assist in maintaining contract files.- Assist in addressing legal issues pertaining to Mastercard subsidiaries in the Mexico, Central America and Caribbean division, including liaising with Miami region headquarters office and local counsel in maintaining corporate books.- Assist Mexico, Central America and Caribbean division Senior Managing Counsel in coordinating with Miami region headquarters and NY global Law Department on legal, regulatory, franchise and other issues relating to Mexico, Central America and Caribbean division.- Ensure coordination of intra-company activity and compliance with Mastercard Rules, policies and procedures.- Assist Mexico, Central America and Caribbean division Senior Managing Counsel in supervision of and coordination with outside counsel as appropriate.All About You- Solid experience in practice of law in Mexico (US firm experience or Multinational Corporate in-house experience) in the areas of general commercial, corporate, contracts.- Experience in the following areas not crucial but desirable: banking, payment systems and payment products, fintech, sponsorship, marketing (including promotions, gaming and lotteries law, regulations, licensing, franchising, e-commerce, m-commerce, technology, telecommunications, labor law).- Knowledge of banking business (payment systems and cards, knowledge of clearing and settlement processes) is useful.- Thorough knowledge of contracts administration concepts and practices; experience with regulatory reviews, internal audits, and coordination of efforts across multiple lines of business.- A quick learner with excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.- Empathetic and easy to establish strong relationship with internal and external clients.- Ability to draft high quality corporate agreements and documentation; ability to find creative solutions to contractual issues to reach resolution, taking a pragmatic, commercial approach to balancing legal risks against business interests.- Proficient in MS Office products and database tools.- Ability to handle multiple projects at one time.- Superior time management, planning and organizational skills.- Willingness to travel to the US (Miami and New York) and in the LAC region.- Strong interpersonal skills, team player, appreciation of diverse cultural methods of working and doing business, in particular, for Latin America and the Caribbean.- Ability to interact with business clients and Mastercard customers on all matters of legal business.- Strong preference for experience dealing with English language contracts and common law principles.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inheren