Counsel

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Counsel

Overview
Mastercard is seeking a Counsel (Manager) to provide legal support to assigned business units in Brazil, notably Customer Risk Management, working closely with senior legal team members and business stakeholders. This role supports Mastercard’s commercial operations by delivering timely, practical legal advice and managing contractual risk in alignment with corporate objectives.

Role
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including standard and non standard contracts, escalating complex or high risk issues as appropriate.
• Partner with business teams to provide legal guidance on day to day commercial and operational matters.
• Support senior counsel on more complex transactions, initiatives, and projects.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvement of contract templates, standard terms, and legal processes.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal subject matter experts when required.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, process efficiency, and continuous improvement within the legal function.

All About You
• Law degree and admission to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), in good standing.
• 6+ years of post qualification legal experience, with solid experience in commercial contracts and negotiations.
• Knowledge of the electronic payments and financial services industry is a differential.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast paced environment with attention to detail and responsiveness.
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and business oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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.