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Title and Summary

The Senior Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection, Identity

Who is Mastercard
What role do we play in the modern world? Are we an enabler of purchases or a facilitator for transactions? We play a much larger role in the world by enabling those that have no access to financial systems – every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We have the technology, people and Brand to serve modern society. Today, we are a global tech company that connects everyone to endless possibilities, priceless possibilities.

Overview
•\tMastercard is committed to driving innovation by prioritizing individual privacy, data protection and Corporate Data Responsibility. We embrace privacy and data protection as core to the successful execution of our business strategy. As part of that commitment, Mastercard has established a world-class international privacy program and is currently adding talent to its Global Privacy & Data Protection team.
•\tThe Senior Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection, Identity will be responsible for ensuring that Mastercard’s Identity Solutions comply with privacy and data-related laws globally. The position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection and will be a member of the Global Privacy & Data Protection team as well as a member of the Law & Policy (L&P) team.
•\tThe Senior Counsel will provide strategic and hands-on guidance to enable products and services in compliance with applicable global privacy and data laws, direct negotiation of complex product-related agreements representing Mastercard’s position on critical data protection consideration. Strong collaboration will be required across the Global Privacy & Data Protection team, Law and Policy Department, Sales and Commercialization teams and other business functions.
•\tThe position will be based in Vancouver, Canada.

Role
•\tOversee privacy support for Sales and Commercialization Identity teams.
•\tDevelop contract structures, review contracts and manage complex negotiations with customers, partners and vendors, to ensure privacy compliance as well as to secure data use rights.
•\tKeep abreast of privacy and data protection issues arising from identity verification technologies.
•\tEngage with the organization on privacy and data-related matters, e.g. through employee training and raising employee awareness about relevant regulatory or industry developments.
•\tProvide regular trainings and updates about emerging issues to the Global Privacy and Data Protection Team and creative approaches to ensure privacy compliance.
•\tActively participate in external speaking engagements on various privacy topics.

All About You
•\tCanadian law degree required. Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law).
•\tMinimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
•\tAny additional qualifications (e.g. Master of Laws degree, CIPP/E, CIPP/US) is considered an asset.
•\tSolid knowledge of global privacy laws, including the GDPR, CCPA, and relevant regulatory guidelines and opinions.
•\tDemonstrated experience in working with business and end customers leading direct negotiation of complex product-related agreements independently.
•\tSuperior time management, planning, and organizational skills.
•\tStrong analytic capabilities and written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail is a must.
•\tExceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering. Must work well in both team and individual settings, including across global jurisdictions.
•\tAbility to motivate and influence highly skilled professionals to achieve major organizational goals.

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

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.

Pay Ranges

Vancouver, Canada: $135,000 - $216,000 CAD