Vice President, Law department Technology Strategy Lead

Vice President, Law Department Technology Strategy Lead Role

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.

Strategic Planning & Innovation

Develop and maintain a forward-looking legal technology strategy aligned with Mastercard's enterprise technology transformation goals. Identify and evaluate emerging legal tech trends (e.g., AI, contract intelligence, workflow automation) for potential adoption. Partner with Mastercard's tech teams to ensure legal tech initiatives are integrated with enterprise platforms. Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders (executive leadership team, GBSC and commercialization team), identify efficiency opportunities and design strategies to improve organizational performance with a data driven approach.

Technology Implementation & Optimization

Develop and maintain a technology strategy for the law department. Improve technology governance in the law department. Strategy Lead the selection, implementation, and continuous improvement of legal systems, including : Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), eBilling and matter management, Document and knowledge management, Legal hold and compliance tools. Collaborate with Mastercard's Technology and Procurement teams to manage vendor relationships and ensure secure, scalable solutions.

Change Management & Enablement

Drive adoption of new tools and processes through structured change management programs. Develop training, onboarding, and support resources for legal professionals and business stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a strategic advisor to law department leadership on technology investments and innovation. Collaborate with Law department, Technology and Information Security teams to ensure alignment and governance.

Data & Metrics

In collaboration with the rest of the Legal Operations team, establish and manage tracking and effective execution of the strategic plan, including partnering with senior leadership to report on performance and success metrics. Identify continuous improvement opportunities and execute plan to drive improvements.

All About You :

7+ years of experience in legal operations, legal technology, or enterprise IT strategy. Proven track record of leading legal tech initiatives in a global, matrixed organization. Deep understanding of legal technology platforms (e.g., Ironclad, iManage, OneTrust, HighQ). Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience driving business process improvements that establish a data-based business value (i.e., adherence to Lean Six Sigma). Preferred Qualifications : Experience working in or with financial services or technology companies. Knowledge of Mastercard's business, products, and regulatory environment is a plus. Certification in legal operations (e.g., CLOC Core 12), project management (PMP), or Agile methodologies.

Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

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.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include : insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, 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, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.

Pay Ranges : Purchase, New York : $195,000 - $302,000 USD