Global Product Counsel – FinTech & Payments Regulation

PayPal; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal seeks a high‑caliber attorney with payments and financial services regulatory experience to join our Product Legal team. You will partner with leaders across North, Central, and South America to guide product development and regulatory compliance in multiple markets.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Juris Doctorate, with strong writing and communication skills to advise on federal/state consumer financial laws and privacy rules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to collaborate with international colleagues in product, sales, and legal to evaluate products in international markets.
• Ability to provide timely, concise and business-focused legal advice on federal and state consumer financial laws and regulations; data privacy laws; and new rules and enforcement actions.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree. Admitted to and in good standing with a state bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized legal advice and support to enable business strategy while identifying and managing legal risk.
• Ensure awareness of and advise on compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Build strong partnerships with business counterparts across the enterprise to proactively identify potential legal risks and provide strategic legal guidance.
• Identify, analyze, and advise on potential legal risks, presenting mitigation options and recommendations to protect the company and enable business objectives.
• Escalate complex legal issues and significant risks to senior legal leadership where appropriate.
• Research and analyze new laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance affecting the company's global operations, assessing potential business impact and recommended actions.
• Manage assigned legal matters through resolution, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal developments relevant to assigned business areas and communicate implications.

Skills

Regulatory counseling

Product counseling

Global collaboration

Strong writing skills

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

PayPal seeks a high‑caliber attorney with payments and financial services regulatory experience to join our Product Legal team. You will partner with leaders across North, Central, and South America to guide product development and regulatory compliance in multiple markets.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Juris Doctorate, with strong writing and communication skills to advise on federal/state consumer financial laws and privacy rules.