Director, Legal Counsel

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary :

This job uses knowledge and direction to influence decisions as an advisor or counsel, establishing overall business or technical strategy for the organization with significant impact on the success of PayPal operations. They spend significant time on strategy and influencing decision-making at the executive level.

Job Description :

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 :

Preferred Qualification :

Job Responsibilities :

Work as a key team member working on a broad range of U.S. securities law matters, including review and preparation of SEC filings (including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, registration statements, proxy statements and annual reports) , annual stockholders meetings and related matters (e.g., D&O questionnaires , no-action letters )

Assist with insider trading compliance and reporting, including Section 16 filings and 10b5-1 plan administration

Provide legal support on corporate governance matters, including review and preparation of materials for PayPal Holdings , Inc. board and committee meetings, and reviewing and maintaining corporate governance documents, policies and guidelines

Provide legal support on public disclosures (e.g., earnings releases, investor relations presentations ) and stockholder engagement

Monitor , trac k and advise on potential impact s of new and proposed legal and regulatory requirements with respect to securities and corporate governance matters and related trends and best practices (including benchmarking of peer practices)

Provide oversight of and legal guidance on subsidiary management matters globally , including entity maintenance, formation of new entities, restructurings and intercompany agreements

Provide legal support for Finance / t reasury activities, including capital market transactions, credit facilities, parent company guarantees , and stock buyback programs

Help to develop, implement, and continually improve company and team processes and procedures including leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, project management and process documentation

Work closely with global cross-functional internal teams ( Investor Relations, Finance , Treasury, regional Corporate Secretaries, Global Entity Management, Compliance , Communications, Corporate Sustainability & Impact , Tax and Human Resources functions) on various other applicable projects

Job Requirements :

JD degree with excellent academic credentials

15 + years of expe rtise in securities law ('33 and '34 Act) , SEC reporting matters and corporate governance with at least 5 years at a top-tier law firm or equivalent in-house experience

Strong experience in U.S. and international subsidiary management

Strong experience in treasury matters , including capital markets transactions, banking relationships , parent guarantees, and stock buybacks

Strong working knowledge of productivity , collaboration, workflow and project management tools including Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint , Excel , Workiva / Wdesk , and Smart sheet

Flexibility and creativity in dealing with complex legal issu es

Excellent interpersonal, written , and oral communications skills

Well organized and hard - working, with the ability to thrive in a fast - paced work environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

A high-level of intellectual, professional , and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with business clients and other functions

Team oriented, with a strong sense of humor, unquestioned ethics and integrity , sound judgment and high tolerance for ambiguity

Ability to cherish innovation, embrace change, and believe that there is always room for improvement

Subsidiary : PayPal

Travel Percent :

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

The US national annual pay range for this role is $188,000 to $323,950

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit .

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits :

At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit .

Who We Are :

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at .

Belonging at PayPal :

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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Skills Required

Mergers And Acquisitions, securities law, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, credit facilities, Corporate Governance, Project Management, SEC Reporting