EU Trade & Commercial Counsel: Global Regulatory Strategy

eBay Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay is seeking an experienced and collaborative attorney to join the Legal team supporting our Global Trade and Logistics organization. In this role, you will provide strategic legal and regulatory advice on EU customs, export, and cross-border trade matters.

You will partner closely with eBay’s Global Shipping, Regulatory, Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to help develop scalable solutions that make global trade easier for eBay customers.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law in Germany or the Netherlands.
• 6+ years of relevant legal or regulatory experience.
• Strong understanding of EU and international trade regulations.
• English fluency required; French and German preferred.
• Ability to lead multiple high-priority regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the design and evolution of EU customs, export, and cross-border trade strategies.
• Counsel Global Shipping and Regulatory teams on EU customs and export requirements.
• Translate complex regulations into practical guidance for business, compliance, product and engineering teams.
• Advise on technology and operational solutions for cross-border trade.
• Collaborate with Tax, Sanctions Compliance, Risk, Finance, Marketing, Privacy, and IT Security teams.
• Anticipate regulatory developments and provide proactive guidance to leadership.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements supporting Global Shipping programs.
• Manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Regulatory advice

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Strategic thinking

Education

Bar admission (Germany or Netherlands)

Job description

eBay is seeking an experienced and collaborative attorney to join the Legal team supporting our Global Trade and Logistics organization. In this role, you will provide strategic legal and regulatory advice on EU customs, export, and cross-border trade matters.

You will partner closely with eBay’s Global Shipping, Regulatory, Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to help develop scalable solutions that make global trade easier for eBay customers.