Director, Legal Counsel

PayPal; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an experienced lawyer to join as Director, Legal Counsel. The role partners with business leaders to guide initiatives across FIAT wallet products, delivering strategic legal advice and proactively addressing regulatory risks.

Responsibilities include compliance risk assessments, managing legal interests to influence strategy, and navigating fintech regulatory frameworks with an emphasis on consumer products. Hybrid work across multiple U.S. locations is available.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Experience advising on consumer product legal matters preferred.
• Strong ability to anticipate regulatory risks and advise on mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance to PayPal business leaders across FIAT digital wallet products.
• Identify and assess regulatory and compliance risks impacting initiatives.
• Support governance, risk management, and industry-standard-setting activities.

Skills

Strategic legal advice

Regulatory risk management

Compliance risk assessments

Industry standards influence

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

In-house counsel experience

Job description

Director, Legal Counsel

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school, state bar admission, and 10+ years of legal experience.

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Director, Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: PayPal
Description: PayPal is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its team as Director, Legal Counsel. This role involves partnering with business leaders to support initiatives across PayPal's FIAT digital wallet products. Responsibilities include providing strategic legal advice, anticipating regulatory risks, performing compliance risk assessments, and managing legal interests to influence business strategy and industry standards.
Eligibility: Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to a state bar in good standing. A minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience is required, preferably with in-house experience advising on consumer product legal matters. Expertise in risk management and regulatory frameworks related to fintech and digital wallets is highly preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Austin, TX; San Jose, CA; Chicago, IL; Washington DC; Scottsdale, AZ; or Omaha, NE (Hybrid work model).
Fees: None
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: [e-mail]