VP, Senior Managing Counsel, Global Competition Law, Compliance and Policy

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

15d•$239,000 - $383,000

About The Position

Mastercard is seeking a VP, Senior Managing Counsel for Global Competition Law, Compliance and Policy to define, lead, and oversee its global competition law and antitrust compliance policy. The role partners with business lines to support innovation and growth while ensuring compliance in a changing business and regulatory environment. The position reports to the General Counsel, Litigation and advises senior business leaders and their teams. The role includes managing Mastercard’s Global Antitrust and Competition Law Policy; conducting global competition-law compliance risk assessments and implementing controls; monitoring and testing policy effectiveness; developing and delivering training and communications; reporting to senior management and risk and compliance committees; improving processes, including through technology and AI; supporting regulatory investigations and inquiries; and assessing products, services, and technologies for compliance with competition laws and regulations. The successful candidate will bring substantial antitrust and competition law experience, including both outside and in-house counsel work, and experience developing and implementing in-house antitrust compliance programs at a regional or global level. The role also requires strategic judgment, a business-first mindset, executive presence, project management, process improvement, and communication skills. Mastercard states that the position is intended to be filled by 01/25/2027. For a position performed in the US, the successful candidate will receive a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The listed salary range for Purchase, New York is $239,000–$383,000 USD. Mastercard describes a range of benefits for full-time and certain part-time employees, including insurance, paid leaves, vacation and personal days, paid holidays, a 401(k) match, fitness reimbursement or facilities, and possible tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

10+ years of antitrust and competition law experience, both as outside counsel and in-house counsel.
Deep understanding of US and EU competition laws.
Prior in-house counsel responsibility for developing and implementing antitrust compliance programs at a regional or global level.
Strong project management, process improvement, and communication skills.
Excellent strategic judgment, a business-first mindset, and executive presence.

Responsibilities

Report to the General Counsel, Litigation and serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and their teams.
Manage Mastercard’s Global Antitrust and Competition Law Policy and keep it aligned with current legal developments and changes in Mastercard’s business.
Conduct periodic global competition law compliance risk assessments and design and implement controls to mitigate identified risks.
Implement a monitoring and testing program to measure and ensure the effectiveness of the Policy.
Partner with compliance and HR training teams to design, develop, and deliver online and live training.
Develop and implement a communications plan to increase awareness of the Policy, and present reports to senior management and risk and compliance committees.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency, including through technology and AI.
Work with compliance and the law department to oversee and manage regulatory investigations and inquiries involving competition law and antitrust matters.
Partner with business and legal colleagues to evaluate products, services, and technologies for compliance with competition laws and regulations.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and 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, prorated based on hire date
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401(k) with company match
Deferred compensation for eligible roles
Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
Eligibility for tuition reimbursement