Svp, General Counsel, Middle East and Africa

7 months ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mastercard Full time

Our Purpose

We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a

culture of inclusion

for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

Title and Summary

SVP, General Counsel, Middle East and Africa

Overview:
Dual reporting to the General Counsel of Asia Pacific, Europe Middle East and Africa (APEEMEA) and President of EEMEA, the appointed person is expected to be a seasoned general manager that will help the region embrace new opportunities and provide strategic support to anticipate and address existing and new challenges.

Mastercard has its Regional Headquarters in Dubai, APEEMEA Headquarters in London and its Global Headquarters in New York. The position is located in Dubai and will require travel as necessary to various countries within region.

Role:

- Generally responsible for all the legal support related to EEMEA region including litigation, anti trust strategy, privacy, regulatory matters, drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts with clients and suppliers, managing the corporate entities, creating new entities, corporate housekeeping, M&A deals or product agreements.
- Member of the EEMEA management team and APEEMEA Legal management team.
- Provide expert and strategic legal advice to the EEMEA management, which includes anticipating issues and estimate risks strategically, identifying proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks and supporting the business in its commercial and strategic role
- Manage a team of professional by overseeing daily workloads and assignment of projects as well as coaching, mentoring and providing consistent feedback.
- Attract, develop, direct, motivate and drive performance from team
- Base your decision making process on ethics and integrity
- Manage external legal counsels in the assigned countries.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments
- Deal with external parties (regulators, politicians, clients)
- Work together with the other members of the Law and Policy Department in view of delivering an outstanding service to the business in a spirit of an integrated and streamlined approach which fits both into the local/regional and global strategy.

All About You:

- Law Degree from a reputable University; any additional qualifications including on an international level are an asset
- Significant experience in general commercial legal matters in a reputable law firm and/or as in-house lawyer, preferably in the financial services, banking or technology sector
- Significant experience in EEMEA region
- significant experience in dealing with external stakeholders in the EEMEA region
- Must be a strategic leader and be able to effectively discuss with and advise executive level management regarding complex matters or challenging situations
- Ability to function independently and juggle multiple priorities
- Experience in providing legal support to US organizations and experience in corporate law, considered an asset.
- Experience in people management, both attorneys and non-attorneys and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.
- Must be able to contribute and operate effectively within a diverse multicultural organization.
- Should be team player who is both organizationally savvy and a strong communicator, and is able to collaborate cross-functionally
- Good commercial judgment and creative approach to problem-solving.

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.

  • Svp, General Counsel, Middle East and Africa

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Mastercard, Inc. Full time

    SVP, General Counsel, Middle East and Africa **Our Purpose** We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments...

  • General Manager

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Cambly Full time

    **At Cambly,** we're navigating through a period of significant transformation: Generative AI is finally beginning to unlock the promise of advanced education, and internet-native marketplaces have enabled access to education in ways we have only begun to explore. This is a pivotal moment to join our team, offering a unique experience that blends Silicon...

  • Regional Counsel, Middle East and North Africa

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Coda Payments Full time

    Regional Counsel, Middle East and North Africa **What We Do** At Coda, we break down barriers between publishers and their audiences by thinking outside of the app. Coda is trusted by 300+ top digital content publishers - including industry giants Activision Blizzard, Bigo, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, and Zynga - to grow revenue, profit margins, and...

  • Regional Counsel, Middle East and North Africa

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Coda Payments Full time

    Regional Counsel, Middle East and North Africa **What We Do** At Coda, we break down barriers between publishers and their audiences by thinking outside of the app. Coda is trusted by 300+ top digital content publishers - including industry giants Activision Blizzard, Bigo, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, and Zynga - to grow revenue, profit margins, and...

  • Legal Counsel

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates AtkinsRéalis Full time

    **Legal Counsel -** Middle East** If you are a business minded, creative, collaborative corporate who embraces challenge, is interested in novel, complex issues, and seeks trusted-advisor relationships, this is an exciting opportunity for you to join AtkinsRealis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around...

  • Corporate Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Johnson Controls Full time

    **What you will do** The Legal Counsel is a key role directly reporting to Regional Legal Director of Middle & East & Africa. You will be based in Dubai and will be responsible for providing legal advice and support in corporate legal matters. As a Legal Counsel, you will leverage your expertise to oversee the regional administration of large-scale...

  • Corporate Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Johnson Controls Full time

    **What you will do** The Legal Counsel is a key role directly reporting to Regional Legal Director of Middle & East & Africa. You will be based in Dubai and will be responsible for providing legal advice and support in corporate legal matters. As a Legal Counsel, you will leverage your expertise to oversee the regional administration of large-scale...

  • Counsel

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates General Motors Full time

    **Job Description**: As the **Legal Counsel **, you will provide timely, innovative and commercially focused legal counsel to GM business units located in the Middle East. The role will advise Management teams on significant matters and projects, day to day operations, including contractual, sales and marketing, IP, customer protection, data privacy, etc....

  • Legal Counsel

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Atkins Full time

    **Company Description** Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Atkins to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Atkins **Job Description** Legal Counsel -** Middle East** If you are a business minded, creative, collaborative corporate who embraces challenge, is interested in...

  • Legal Counsel Ren Middle East

    7 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates TotalEnergies Full time

    **Pays** Emirats Arabes Unis **Lieu** Dubai **Lieu de travail** DUBAI-U BORA TWRS(ARE) **Domaine** Droit des Entreprises **Type de contrat** CDI **Expérience** Minimum 6 ans - Postgraduate degree in business law with ideally a double qualification (Civil and Common Law). - Minimum 5 years’ experience in a generalist position with good knowledge...

  • Middle East and East Africa Supplies Category

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hewlett Packard Full time

    Middle East & East Africa Category Manager will join the Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa (SEMA) region Supplies Market Category Team. The team is responsible for Supplies 4Ps and profit and loss Management of the wide and complex geography of SEMA (overall 79 countries). Our wide market will bring great opportunities for the new category manager...

  • Legal Counsel/manager

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Aon Corporation Full time

    Legal Counsel/Manager (Middle East) **Legal Counsel/Manager (Middle East)** Legal Counsel, this is a new role for the Middle East! This role is required to support the expected growth in the region and strengthen oversight and governance of the existing operating model. The establishment of the new regional HQ also requires the support of local of L&C...

  • Corporate Legal Counsel – Middle East

    1 week ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Johnson Controls Full time

    What you will do The Legal Counsel is a key role directly reporting to Regional Legal Director of Middle & East & Africa. You will be based in Dubai and will be responsible for providing legal advice and support in corporate legal matters.As a Legal Counsel, you will leverage your expertise to oversee the regional administration of large-scale projects...

  • Legal Counsel/manager

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Aon Corporation Full time

    Posting Description: **Legal Counsel/Manager (Middle East)** Legal Counsel, this is a new role for the Middle East! This role is required to support the expected growth in the region and strengthen oversight and governance of the existing operating model. The establishment of the new regional HQ also requires the support of local of L&C...

  • Ecommerce Manager

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Inoi Global Mobile Phones LLC Full time

    **Job Title: E-commerce Manager** **Location: Deira, Dubai** **Overview**: The E-commerce Manager is responsible for driving online revenue growth and maximizing sales opportunities. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to boost online sales, enhance customer acquisition, and optimize the overall sales performance of the e-commerce...

  • Regional Counsel, Middle East and North Africa

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Coda Payments Full time

    **What We Do** At Coda, we break down barriers between publishers and their audiences by thinking outside of the app. Coda is trusted by 300+ top digital content publishers - including industry giants Activision Blizzard, Bigo, Electronic Arts, Riot Games, and Zynga - to grow revenue, profit margins, and customer engagement in 60+ markets with ease. For...

  • Market Manager, Middle East

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates MillerKnoll Full time

    Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our...

  • Executive Producer, Middle East and Africa

    6 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Bloomberg Full time

    **The role**: **We'll trust you to**: - Oversee editorial and production values of our programs - Drive innovation to produce great content - Manage a team of diverse producers - Think strategically about how to grow BTV's impact in the Middle East and Africa - Collaborate with other Bloomberg Media platforms to promote our content and our talent - Jump in...

  • Sales Support Manager Africa

    1 month ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Topcon Positioning Full time

    Learn more about working with us at - JOB PURPOSE- Senior Sales Support Manager, Africa and Middle East, reporting to the Manager, Distributor Sales, Africa and Middle East of Topcon, is responsible for leading our distribution sales and support efforts in Africa and Middle East Initially this role will be based in West Africa. The sales and support...

  • Legal Counsel/manager

    2 months ago

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates Talent Pal Full time

    Posting Description: **Legal Counsel/Manager (Middle East)** Legal Counsel, this is a new role for the Middle East! This role is required to support the expected growth in the region and strengthen oversight and governance of the existing operating model. The establishment of the new regional HQ also requires the support of local of L&C...