Sr Director, Legal Counsel - Credit

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:

PayPal is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to drive growth in our expanding US credit business. We need business-minded, self-motivated candidates with a proven track record advising on commercial and consumer credit products, including BNPL and credit cards, and significant experience leading attorney teams. You'll provide legal and strategic guidance to senior business leaders and functional partners in our PayPal Credit organization on matters related to small business lending, consumer lending, and credit card products. Key responsibilities include providing strategic and regulatory guidance on new product initiatives and enhancements, negotiating strategic partnerships, working with senior legal and business leaders to execute compliant strategies, and delivering high-quality, business-oriented legal support that enables commercial growth. You'll also provide effective management, leadership, and coaching to team members and support bank partner relationships.

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.

Expected Qualifications:

• 12+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Significant expertise in legal issues arising in most, if not all, of the following areas:  credit and lending, financial services, consumer protection, and marketing. 
• Significant expertise and prior experience with  federal and state lending laws, including Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, UDAAP, and other relevant regulations.
• Experience with e-commerce, payments, credit cards or other lending products. 
• Experience dealing with regulatory bodies, regulatory exams, internal and third-party audits.
• Experience collaborating closely with product, compliance, and technology teams to foster responsible innovation while maintaining sound risk management practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity. 
• Ability and drive to take ownership of projects and tasks which, in many cases, will be matters of first impression.
• Openness to adapting his/her practice in response to the changing landscape of the industry.
• Strong proficiency in  leveraging a collaborative approach to subject matter management and knowledge sharing, and comfort with a flexible, agile environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy.  The successful candidate will enthusiastically collaborate with PayPal legal colleagues across our global organization and be able to hit the ground running.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm and help drive solutions while providing sound legal advice under challenging circumstances.

• Act as a thought leader, offering proactive insights on evolving fintech regulations and emerging trends impacting consumer and small business lending.

Qualifications and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar in current good standing.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience in-house or at a major law firm (with at least 3+ years at a mid-to-large size technology company[and/or financial services company). 
• Exceptional writing skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to generate creative, original drafted documents, agreements, and disclosures.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently.
• Ability to effectively synthesize and explain complex and detailed legal requirements to clients across different levels within the organization.

Subsidiary:

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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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The US national annual pay range for this role is $232,000 to $398,750

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 https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.

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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

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 [email protected].

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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