Senior Cybersecurity & Data Protection Counsel

PayPal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous paid time off

Healthcare coverage for you and your 


Job summary

PayPal is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity & Data Protection to join its global Legal team. The role focuses on incident response, data security, privacy, and regulatory obligations across cross‑border operations.

You will collaborate with business units to deliver practical legal guidance in a fast-paced fintech environment. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, a Juris Doctorate or equivalent, and a track record in managing cyber risk, incident response, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience with a Juris Doctorate or equivalent.
• Expertise in incident response, data protection, and cybersecurity governance.
• Strong ability to translate legal concepts into practical guidance for tech teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialized legal advice in incident response, data privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
• Provide high-stakes guidance while ensuring enterprise-wide regulatory obligations are met.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
• Develop robust compliance programs and audits to safeguard legal interests.

Skills

Legal advisory

Cybersecurity law

Regulatory compliance

Incident response

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

PayPal is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity & Data Protection to join its global Legal team. The role focuses on incident response, data security, privacy, and regulatory obligations across cross‑border operations.

You will collaborate with business units to deliver practical legal guidance in a fast-paced fintech environment. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, a Juris Doctorate or equivalent, and a track record in managing cyber risk, incident response, and