PayPal · 1 week ago
Director, Legal Counsel - Digital Wallets
Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$218K/yr - $324K/yr
10+ years expPayPal is a leading company in revolutionizing commerce globally for over 25 years. They are seeking an experienced lawyer to provide strategic legal advice and support for their digital wallet products, influencing business strategy and managing legal risks effectively.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal advice and support to senior management, influencing business strategy an decision making
Anticipate regulatory and legal risks, and proactively design strategies to manage them
Perform legal and regulatory compliance risk assessments, propose creative solutions where applicable, and help advance business objectives
Manage escalations, collaborate across other teams and develop solutions to enable business partners to achieve their goals
Develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services
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
Provide key inputs as an industry leader and expert, staying ahead of legal trends and influencing industry standards
Qualification
Required
10+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
Admitted to, and in good standing with, a state bar
10+ years of legal experience preferably with an in-house position advising on consumer product legal matters. 2+ years of experience in advising product professionals in the consumer financial services/fintech space
Expertise in risk management, compliance, and regulatory frameworks as they relate to consumers using our shopping and checkout products
Skilled at identifying issues, providing risk-based recommendations, and contributing to strategic business conversations in a fast-paced environment
Experience navigating complex legal issues around consumer protection, payments and digital wallets
Extensive knowledge of regulations and industry guidelines applicable to digital wallets and fintech, including federal and state UDAAP standards, state money transmission laws, FTC and CFPB guidelines, TCPA, Reg. E, GLBA, BSA, and CAN-SPAM
Experience building cross-functional relationships and communication styles that resonate with business teams to launch products responsibly
Demonstrated strong sense of ownership and ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
Parental and family leave
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
PayPal UK CEO
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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