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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

Senior Counsel, Regulatory

Overview:

Master Card's Global Regulatory team is responsible for liaising with key regulators and law enforcement
officials for the purpose of preventing or minimizing the impact of adverse regulations on the company's
profitability and growth potential. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory
for Eastern Europe and Middle East Africa ("EEMEA") based in Johannesburg.
This position is part of the Global Regulatory team from a functional perspective and EEMEA regulatory
team from a regional perspective.
Role
The Senior Counsel, Regulatory Middle East and Africa role will assist in managing various regulatory
matters arising in the Eastern Europe and Middle East Africa (EEMEA) region of Mastercard. This individual
will:

• Support the development and execution of regulatory strategy in the region
• Proactively engage with central banks across the region to advance Mastercard's business strategy
  across markets
• Engage on the timely submission of regulatory filings/submission and develop responses to requests
  in accordance with internal processes and procedures
• Guide the organization by providing regulatory advice on various matters arising at the individual
  country level as well as the region level
• Participate in multi dimensional projects across business units/regions, successfully navigating throu
  ghout the organization by partnering effectively with individuals from other departments and delive
  ring results
• Participate in the defense of the company in proceedings or quasi- proceedings with regulators in
  the region
• Evaluating and identifying EEMEA and country level regulatory risk and support the teams with
  assessing and implementing controls to mitigate risks
• Work in close collaboration with the EEMEA Government Affairs, Data Privacy and Region Counsel te
  ams
• Collaborate with the global regulatory teams on key regulatory developments
• All About You
• LLB or JD from an established and reputable law school
• Fluency in English, Arabic (written and spoken) is a requirement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills a must.
• Experience in a regulatory position in a corporation, association or government context and/or as a

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regulatory attorney in a law firm (preferably in the payments industry, banking or financial servicessector)• Knowledge of financial and/or payments systems and services regulations• Experience in applying for regulatory licenses• Proven success in navigating multi-national organizations and operating effectively within a diversemulticultural organization• Must demonstrate a proactive, time sensitive, results driven approach in carrying out all duties,obligations and responsibilities 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.

Client-provided location(s): Beirut, Lebanon

Job ID: Mastercard-22331_R-258773

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-12T19:25:15
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• FSA
• FSA With Employer Contribution
• HSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• Fitness Subsidies
• On-Site Gym
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes
• Health Reimbursement Account

Parental Benefits

• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources
• On-site/Nearby Childcare
• Adoption Leave

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Opportunities
• Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

• Commuter Benefits Program
• Casual Dress
• Happy Hours
• Snacks
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events
• Some Meals Provided

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal/Sick Days
• Leave of Absence
• Volunteer Time Off

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Financial Counseling
• Stock Purchase Program
• 401(K)
• Company Equity

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• Mentor Program
• Access to Online Courses
• Lunch and Learns
• Internship Program
• Work Visa Sponsorship
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Shadowing Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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