Senior Counsel

About the role

Mastercard is seeking an experienced senior lawyer to provide end‑to‑end strategic legal support for its Core Payments business across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). The Senior Counsel will act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, shaping product strategy, commercialization and pricing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Advise EEMEA Core Payments leadership on business priorities, product strategy, and material legal and reputational risks.
• Provide legal oversight throughout the product lifecycle—from concept and design to market launch, scaling, enhancement, and discontinuation.
• Lead legal review of region‑wide pricing and interchange initiatives, assessing fee structures, bundling, opt‑in/opt‑out models, and customer impact.
• Interpret and advise on regulatory dimensions of pricing proposals, delivering clear, practical guidance.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in payments, technology, and commercial transactions.
• Strong executive presence and commercial judgment, capable of influencing senior decision‑makers.
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels, anticipating legal and regulatory issues.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex risks into clear guidance.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of payments‑related law and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with product development, commercialization, and pricing models.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive legal risk assessments.