Senior Counsel

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel to join our Governance & Securities team. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert legal support and guidance on corporate governance and securities law matters.

• Advise on corporate governance and securities law matters, ensuring compliance with public company reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Take lead in preparation and filing of Proxy Statements, including distribution and collection of relevant data and materials, coordination with printer, and preparation of drafts.
• Provide support for the Board of Directors and executive leadership team on governance- and shareholder-related matters, including preparation and review of materials for meetings of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and responses to shareholder proposals.
• Assist with managing Board materials, as needed, and oversee insider trading and Section 16 filing processes.
• Maintain the corporate website, including updating IR website and coordinating all changes with Communications team.
• Benchmark securities and governance issues, providing proactive updates and emails/memos to team members.
• Assist with preparation of agenda and other materials for the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

• JD from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the State bar of New York.
• Prior relevant experience in corporate and securities law, with a strong background in corporate governance and securities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic with high level of attention to detail, and proficiency in legal research and MS Office products.

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.

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus or commissions, and a comprehensive benefits package, including insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, paid leaves, 10 annual paid sick days, 10 or more annual paid vacation days, 5 personal days, 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, gender-inclusive benefits, and many more.

Pay Ranges: Purchase, New York: $187,000 - $300,000 USD; Atlanta, Georgia: $163,000 - $261,000 USD; Miami, Florida: $163,000 - $261,000 USD; O'Fallon, Missouri: $163,000 - $261,000 USD; Salt Lake City, Utah: $163,000 - $261,000 USD