Sr Legal Counsel

Overview

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced transactional lawyer to join our legal team and support PayPal’s commercial legal team with a focus on agentic commerce initiatives and other strategic commercial work. You will be a key legal advisor and will partner closely with Sales, Product, and other cross‑functional teams to craft deal strategy, analyze business goals and structure agreements, and close complex and high‑impact partnerships with leading merchants and platforms. You’ll move comfortably between strategy and execution, set goals, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects of diverse scope, driving legal initiatives that support business growth and innovation.
• Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high‑stakes issues and disputes.
• Provide expert legal advice and support, particularly in areas experiencing significant growth such as compliance, data privacy, and litigation support.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, advising on the implementation of new legal technologies and automation tools.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, leading case strategies and ensuring effective representation.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $152,500 to $262,350. Actual compensation is based on factors including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https : / / www.paypalbenefits.com.

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. 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 recruitment fraud, please visit https : / / careers.pypl.com / contact-us.

Work Model

Our 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Belonging

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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For accessibility assistance, contact paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and inclusion. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve.

REQ ID R0131140

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