Director, Legal — Capital Markets Strategy & Compliance

BAM Ventures; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 218,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a senior legal counsel to shape strategy and provide advisory leadership at the executive level. You will influence business decisions, manage regulatory risk, and guide complex legal initiatives across the organization.

In this role you’ll partner with senior management, lead important legal projects, and help drive PayPal’s strategic objectives while ensuring compliance and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and influence business strategy and decisions.
• Anticipate regulatory and legal risks and design strategies to manage them.
• Perform compliance risk assessments and propose solutions to advance business objectives.
• Manage escalations, collaborate across teams, and develop solutions for business partners.
• Develop strong relationships with business counterparts to deliver effective legal services.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, adopting cutting-edge legal technologies and best practices.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's interests with forward-looking risk management.
• Provide inputs as an industry leader, staying ahead of trends and influencing standards.

Skills

Legal experience

Strategic advisory

Regulatory risk

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

PayPal is seeking a senior legal counsel to shape strategy and provide advisory leadership at the executive level. You will influence business decisions, manage regulatory risk, and guide complex legal initiatives across the organization.

In this role you’ll partner with senior management, lead important legal projects, and help drive PayPal’s strategic objectives while ensuring compliance and proactive risk management.