Senior Counsel, Regulatory

Senior Counsel, Regulatory Senior Counsel, Regulatory is a regulatory attorney position within Mastercard’s Global Regulatory team, based in Purchase, New York, focusing on US regulatory matters related to banking and payments laws. Overview We are seeking an experienced regulatory attorney to support Mastercard’s US regulatory strategy, advising business and global teams, liaising with regulators, and providing insights on legislative changes across the US banking and payments landscape. Responsibilities Lead and support Mastercard’s regulatory strategy to respond to a changing regulatory landscape related to Mastercard’s core business and other Mastercard activities in the US. Advise Mastercard’s US and Global business teams on US banking and payments regulatory issues. Liaise with state and federal regulators on requirements for Mastercard’s direct licensing requirements. Engage with potential Mastercard customers to guide applications for membership, including with respect to unique structures. Analyze new and developing federal and state banking laws and regulations, partnering with internal and external advocacy teams to provide insights on impacts to Mastercard and the broader payments ecosystem. Provide advice to, and partner with, US business teams, transaction lawyers, Franchise, Treasury and Risk partners on cross‑functional projects and working groups as the US regulatory subject matter expert. Advise on US regulatory implications related to product development. Lead special projects related to US banking and payments laws and regulations. Maintain strong industry knowledge on legislative and regulatory changes and trends. Qualifications JD from an established and reputable law school. 7‑10 years of experience in US regulatory matters. Deep understanding of US banking laws and regulations and knowledge of the regulatory landscape for payments in the US. Experience at a government agency or in‑house financial institution is preferred. Experience from a law firm or global payments company will be considered. Must demonstrate a proactive, time‑sensitive, results‑driven approach in carrying out all duties, obligations and responsibilities. Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience communicating with a diverse audience is critical to success in this role. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Compensation In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Benefits Mastercard benefits for full‑time employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro‑rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best‑in‑class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on‑site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Salary Range Purchase, New York: $204,000 - $325,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr MasterCard