Sr 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 provides key inputs as an industry leader and expert. They develop and articulate a clear, compelling vision and strategy in alignment with PayPal-wide strategy and operations that inspires others. These jobs are focused on the long-term success strategy of the function.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate a clear, compelling vision and strategy, inspiring the legal team and aligning with PayPal's long-term goals.
• Provide key inputs as an industry leader and expert, staying ahead of legal trends and influencing industry standards.
• Influence long-term success strategy of the function, driving innovation and continuous improvement in legal practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, leading the adoption of cutting-edge legal technologies and best practices.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing forward-looking risk management strategies.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, overseeing complex cases and ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of relevant work experience and a Juris doctorate or equivalent degree

Preferred Qualification:

• J.D. or equivalent.
• 12+ years practicing in-house or at a reputable firm, with a focus on financial services.
• Experience advising clients on issues relating to (i) financial services regulations (e.g., state money transmitter laws, Reg E, UDAAP, and the Remittance Transfer Rule); (ii) marketing regulations (e.g., the FTC Act, CAN-SPAM, TCPA and applicable industry guidelines); (iii) data privacy laws as they relate to financial institutions; (iv) consumer protection laws; and (v) guidance from federal and state agencies (e.g., CFPB, FTC, CA DFPI, and the NY DFS).
• Familiarity with card network and ACH rules and applicable third-party policies and guidelines (e.g., app evaluation guidelines and app marketplace rules).
• Experience managing teams and designing support models to meet business objectives.
• Experience engaging with state and federal agencies.
• Ability and drive to take ownership of projects and tasks.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change, and drive forward through ambiguity.
• Confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work well with stak