Overview

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PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years, providing innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure. PayPal operates a global two-sided network connecting hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers and offers proprietary payment solutions to enable payments on our platform.

We live by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness, and strive to work as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team. This role will be responsible for partnering with business leaders across PayPal to support checkout initiatives and other product experiences as needed to support PayPal's product roadmap and priorities. The role uses knowledge and judgment to influence decisions as an advisor or counsel, with significant impact on the success of PayPal operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Establish overall business or technical strategy, aligning legal initiatives with corporate goals and objectives.
• Influence decision-making at the executive level, providing strategic legal advice on key business decisions and transactions.
• Provide strategic legal advice and support, particularly in high-demand areas such as mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, overseeing the implementation of advanced legal technologies and compliance programs.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing and executing risk management strategies.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, managing high-profile cases and collaborating with senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience and a Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree.

Compensation and Benefits

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on factors including location, skills, and experience. Total compensation may include base salary, annual bonus or incentive, equity, and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.). For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Work Model

PayPal’s balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office and 2 days flexible, to provide collaboration and flexibility.

Equal Opportunity and Belonging

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity to all persons and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.