Global Tax Counsel — Information Reporting

PayPal; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Mental health resources

Job summary

The Tax Counsel - Information Reporting at PayPal will be an experienced in-house tax attorney ensuring global information reporting and withholding tax policy compliance across products and processes. You will work with cross-functional partners to evaluate new products and changes to determine applicability of information reporting policies and to create new ones when needed.

You will identify legal risks, propose defensible positions, mentor junior attorneys, and partner with Finance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 directly 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 mentors junior attorneys or legal professionals.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or foreign equivalent

Job description

The Tax Counsel - Information Reporting at PayPal will be an experienced in-house tax attorney ensuring global information reporting and withholding tax policy compliance across products and processes. You will work with cross-functional partners to evaluate new products and changes to determine applicability of information reporting policies and to create new ones when needed.

You will identify legal risks, propose defensible positions, mentor junior attorneys, and partner with Finance