Executive Legal Counsel & Strategic Advisor

PayPal, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous paid time off

Equity and incentive opportunities

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an experienced senior legal professional to influence executive decisions and shape business strategy. This role focuses on strategic advisory, risk management, and regulatory compliance across PayPal's global operations.

The attorney will collaborate with executives, develop forward-looking risk strategies, and lead adoption of cutting-edge legal technologies to safeguard PayPal's interests.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant legal experience with JD or equivalent.
• Juris Doctorate required or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and influence decision making.
• Anticipate regulatory and legal risks and design mitigation strategies.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and propose solutions.
• Collaboration across teams to enable business goals.
• Build rapport with business partners to deliver legal services.
• Ensure compliance with laws and adopt cutting-edge legal tech.
• Manage legal risks and protect PayPal's interests with forward-looking strategies.
• Provide inputs as an industry leader and anticipate trends.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Regulatory risk awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

PayPal is seeking an experienced senior legal professional to influence executive decisions and shape business strategy. This role focuses on strategic advisory, risk management, and regulatory compliance across PayPal's global operations.

The attorney will collaborate with executives, develop forward-looking risk strategies, and lead adoption of cutting-edge legal technologies to safeguard PayPal's interests.