Director, Legal Counsel

PayPal; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal in Omaha, NE (Hybrid) is seeking a Director, Legal Counsel to partner with business leaders across FIAT wallet products and other product experiences. You will provide strategic legal advice, influence business strategy, and oversee regulatory risks and compliance.

The role requires a JD and at least 10 years of relevant legal experience; bar admission is preferred, with in-house consumer product and fintech expertise highly valued. Remote work options vary by project.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and 10+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Bar admission preferred.
• In-house experience advising on consumer product legal matters.
• Fintech or consumer financial services expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to business leaders and partners across PayPal’s initiatives.
• Influence business strategy while managing regulatory and legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with consumer protection and fintech regulations across products.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

In-house counsel

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

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Director, Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

PayPal

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Omaha, NE (Hybrid)

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Juris Doctorate (JD) and 10+ years of relevant legal experience.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Director, Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: PayPal
Description: PayPal is seeking a highly experienced lawyer to join its legal team as Director, Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will partner with business leaders to support initiatives across PayPal’s FIAT digital wallet products and other product experiences. Responsibilities include providing strategic legal advice, influencing business strategy, managing regulatory and legal risks, and ensuring compliance with consumer protection and fintech regulations. The role operates under a balanced hybrid work model.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Juris Doctorate degree and have a minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience. Preferred qualifications include admission to a state bar, experience in an in-house position advising on consumer product legal matters, and expertise in the fintech or consumer financial services space.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Omaha, NE (Primary); also available in San Jose, CA; Chicago, IL; Austin, TX; Washington DC; and Scottsdale, AZ.
Fees: None