In-House Tax Counsel: Global Information Reporting

PayPal; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 137,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is hiring a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to oversee global information reporting and withholding tax policy (FATCA, CRS, CARF, 1099) across products and processes. You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess new products for reporting applicability and create new policies as needed.

The role requires a JD and bar admission with 5+ years of tax experience, and you will help manage regulatory compliance, assess risk, and mentor junior professionals within PayPal’s tax

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 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.
• 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 compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction

Job description

PayPal is hiring a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to oversee global information reporting and withholding tax policy (FATCA, CRS, CARF, 1099) across products and processes. You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess new products for reporting applicability and create new policies as needed.

The role requires a JD and bar admission with 5+ years of tax experience, and you will help manage regulatory compliance, assess risk, and mentor junior professionals within PayPal’s tax