Who is Mastercard?
We are the global technology company behind the world’s fastest payments processing network. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless at https://www.priceless.com/ ®. We ensure every employee has the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe as our company grows, so should you. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.
Job Title
Manager, Legal Services, Corporate Finance and Governance
Overview
• The Corporate Law Team is responsible for, among other things, legal support to the company and the Board of Directors on corporate governance and securities matters (including advising on disclosure issues and compliance with securities law and other public company obligations).
• The person in this role will report to an experienced attorney and be part of a small team of governance professionals supporting governance, public company reporting and general corporate matters.
• The role includes legal research and benchmarking of securities and governance issues, drafting SEC filings, memos and other legal documents, assisting the team on key projects and periodic tasks, coordinating with vendors, updating the IR page on the website and maintaining key files, spreadsheets and databases.
• The role will also provide broader support for the Corporate Law team in its representation of Global Finance, including drafting template agreements, legal research and database support.
• Are you interested in public company securities and governance work and in supporting the company as a whole and its Board of Directors on critical matters?
• Are you motivated to be a part of a best-in-class governance function?
• Do you have the creativity and initiative to find solutions on both critical issues and increasing process efficiency?
Role
• Assist with preparation and filing of Section 16 reports (including wDesk), Form 8-Ks, 10-K, 10-Qs, NYSE affirmations and proxy statement (including vendor coordination and annual meeting activities)
• Assist with coordination and execution of board meetings including meeting logistics and distribution of materials through electronic distribution portal
• Draft meeting minutes, written consents, Secretary certificates, and powers of attorney
• Maintain composition of Board of directors, authorized signatories, and corporate books and records
• Update governance and other relevant information on NYSE site and external company website
• Prepare Access Employee list and trading window notices under our Insider Trading Policy, and prepare, distribute and track various certifications
• Maintain corporate calendar on outlook, stock ownership spreadsheets and other team files relating to filings, investor correspondence (including shareholder proposals) and other routine public company activities (including owning various database processes)
• Benchmark securities and governance issues (using Intelligize, blogs, law firm memos)
• Assist Corporate Law team members on drafting template agreements, documents and legal research on matters in the team’s support of Global Finance
All About You
• Experience with legal research, analysis and drafting legal documents, including in corporate law matters.
• Experience with technology and databases related to corporate governance and SEC filings is important, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships a key - excellent people skills, a sense of humor and communication skills a must.
• Must be resourceful: have the ability to analyze what is needed, learn how to find the information requested and respond promptly.
• Experience creating and maintaining Access databases.
Mastercard is an inclusive Equal Employment 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.
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Everyone wants easier ways to pay;
we invent them.
Checkout lines are slow;
we speed them along.
Merchants want more sales;
we give them data and insights.
People need financial access;
we connect them.
Corporate purchasing is complicated;
we make it simple.
Commuters are busy;
we speed them on their way.
Governments need greater efficiencies;
we help create them.
Small businesses are virtual;
we give them access to a world of buyers.
Retailers want to fight fraud;
we provide the tools.
Requisition ID: R-81085