Global Tax Counsel – Information Reporting

PayPal Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote/office schedule flexibility

Job summary

PayPal Inc. seeks an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global information reporting and withholding tax compliance across PayPal's products, processes, and policies.

The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to evaluate new products and determine the applicability of reporting requirements. Minimum qualifications include 5+ years of tax experience, a JD, and admission to practice law.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant tax experience and a JD 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 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 overall risk tolerance.
• Coordinates with outside advisors where appropriate and manages discrete external engagements.
• May mentor junior attorneys or legal professionals and contribute to knowledge development within the tax function.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Legal analysis

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent

Job description

PayPal Inc. seeks an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global information reporting and withholding tax compliance across PayPal's products, processes, and policies.

The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to evaluate new products and determine the applicability of reporting requirements. Minimum qualifications include 5+ years of tax experience, a JD, and admission to practice law.