Global Tax Counsel - Information Reporting

PayPal Inc.; Carson City (NV); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global compliance with information reporting and withholding tax rules (FATCA, CRS, CARF, 1099) across products and processes. You’ll work with cross-functional partners to assess new products for information reporting requirements and craft defensible policy positions.

You will advise product development teams, review contracts, and coordinate with external advisors when needed, while contributing to knowledge across

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant tax experience and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or foreign equivalent.
• Admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage significant tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently advises on complex tax issues affecting business operations, transactions, and strategic initiatives.
• Develops and documents technical tax analyses supporting planning strategies, reporting positions, audit defense, and regulatory compliance.
• Partners with business units and Finance leadership to structure initiatives in a tax-efficient and compliant manner.
• Identifies tax risk exposures and recommends mitigation strategies consistent with PayPal's risk tolerance.
• Coordinates with outside advisors where appropriate and manages external engagements.
• May mentor junior attorneys or legal professionals and contribute to knowledge development within the tax function.

Skills

Tax experience

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

PayPal is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global compliance with information reporting and withholding tax rules (FATCA, CRS, CARF, 1099) across products and processes. You’ll work with cross-functional partners to assess new products for information reporting requirements and craft defensible policy positions.

You will advise product development teams, review contracts, and coordinate with external advisors when needed, while contributing to knowledge across