Legal Director, Payments

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Legal Director, Payments & Financial Services Strategic Partnerships

Let's be honest, you probably didn’t realize eBay is more than just the marketplace for things people love. eBay is a fintech platform in the making, and we’re looking for a legal rockstar to help us get there. With over $70 billion in GMV in 2024, we are investing in the infrastructure and partnerships to scale payments and financial services in innovative and exciting ways. This isn't just any job. It's a chance to join the e-commerce OG in its 30th anniversary year at a pivotal moment, helping to shape our payments and financial services strategy for the next 30 years. 

This is not a plug and play role. We need an experienced thought leader to help drive critical strategic deals with some of the world’s largest fintech companies, card networks, and other financial players, and help shape payments integration strategies for our marketplace ecosystem and beyond. You will have a real seat at the table.

A Day in the Life of Our Payments & Financial Services Guru

You'll be the lead legal strategist for critical payments and financial services partnerships. This means you'll be the trusted co-pilot for our business development, product, and engineering teams as they forge new alliances. You'll be the one to untangle complex legal knots, making sure our deals are not only sound but also creatively structured to support our ambitious goals. You’ll be:

• Juggler of Deals: From crafting partnerships with payment processors to launching new financial products, you'll be drafting, negotiating, and advising on agreements that are crucial to our global growth. No two days will be the same, and your ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously will be your superpower.

• A Regulatory Whisperer: You'll navigate the ever-shifting landscape of payments and financial services regulations with finesse. You'll translate complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice, helping our teams move fast and effectively.

• The Go-To Problem-Solver: Business teams will seek you out for your practical, strategic counsel. You won't just flag risks; you'll propose creative solutions that help us innovate responsibly. You'll be a key player in our quest to build a more streamlined and efficient legal function.

• Team Player Extraordinaire: Collaboration isn't just a buzzword here. You'll work with a diverse group of stakeholders across the company and around the world, from our BizDev team to our engineering architects, all united by a common goal: building the future of commerce.

What You'll Need to Bring to the Table

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

• 10+ years of legal experience, with a heavy emphasis on commercial and strategic transactions in the payments or fintech space, including payment networks, card issuers, credit providers, acquirers/processors, fintechs, and financial institutions.

• A proven track record of handling high-stakes negotiations and advising on the legal complexities of financial services products.

• Technical understanding of the payments and financial ecosystem, especially as relevant to merchants and marketplaces.

• Familiarity with acquirers, card networks and their operating rules.

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and have a bias for action.

• A great sense of humor and not take yourself too seriously. While the legal stuff is serious, we believe a positive and collaborative attitude makes all the difference.

Why you should care

This is your chance to make a tangible impact at a company that's been a household name for decades but is still evolving every single day. Our mission is to create economic opportunity for all, helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals succeed. Promoting environmental and social responsibility is part of our DNA, powering a circular economy by extending the life of products through our marketplace and investing in sustainable business practices. 

We care about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognizing that different perspectives drive innovation and create a more equitable environment for both employees and sellers. And we’re leaning in hard on AI and other advanced technologies, providing a challenging and dynamic environment to work on cutting-edge projects that transform the e-commerce experience.

We’re building something truly new. Come join us.

The applicable base pay range for this position is dependent on work location. The base pay range in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Metro and Seattle Metro is expected in the range below:

The base pay range for all other U.S. work locations is expected in the range below: 

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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