Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Legal Counsel

PayPal; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity & Data Protection in Ireland. You will provide expert legal guidance on incident response, data protection, and regulatory compliance while partnering with cross‑functional teams to support PayPal's complex global operations.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience and a Juris Doctorate, with a focus on translating legal concepts into practical business guidance and driving effective risk management across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience or equivalent.
• Experience in incident response, data privacy, cybersecurity governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal advice in high-demand areas such as incident response and data privacy.
• Lead projects ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Identify issues and recommend best practices using industry knowledge and legal expertise.
• Represent PayPal in litigation or with external counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement robust compliance programs and conducts regular audits.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Incident response

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Legal advice

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

PayPal is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity & Data Protection in Ireland. You will provide expert legal guidance on incident response, data protection, and regulatory compliance while partnering with cross‑functional teams to support PayPal's complex global operations.

The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience and a Juris Doctorate, with a focus on translating legal concepts into practical business guidance and driving effective risk management across the enterprise.