Executive Assistant to General Counsel – Strategic Initiatives & Legal Operations

About the role

The Executive Assistant will support the General Counsel for Strategic Initiatives, M&A, IMC and Legal Operations at Mastercard. This role provides high‑level administrative assistance, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations for senior legal leadership and their direct reports.

Key responsibilities

• Manage travel arrangements, expense reporting, and budget tracking for the General Counsel and team.
• Coordinate calendars, schedule meetings, and organize town‑halls, team gatherings, and executive briefings.
• Handle office logistics, including ordering supplies and assigning desks, lockers, and other resources.
• Process outside‑counsel requests, maintain tracking systems, and develop presentation materials as needed.
• Support executive engagement activities, event planning, and special projects.
• Research assigned topics and act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize team‑wellness initiatives such as holiday lunches, volunteering days, and team‑building events.

Required profile

• Experience in a corporate administrative role supporting senior executives.
• Proactive problem‑solver with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent time‑management, planning, and organizational skills.
• High school education required; a college degree is a plus.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency.