Legal Counsel — Consumer Credit & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equity (incentives)

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a seasoned attorney to join its Legal team as counsel for PayPal-branded US consumer credit products. You will guide teams on the end-to-end distribution and operation of credit products, offering regulatory guidance on onboarding, servicing, disputes, and collections in a fast-evolving environment.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to address risk, navigate compliance, and support business objectives while staying current on banking and consumer protection laws

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant legal experience with JD or equivalent.
• Experience advising on consumer credit, lending, and payments.
• Admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing.

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

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

PayPal is seeking a seasoned attorney to join its Legal team as counsel for PayPal-branded US consumer credit products. You will guide teams on the end-to-end distribution and operation of credit products, offering regulatory guidance on onboarding, servicing, disputes, and collections in a fast-evolving environment.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to address risk, navigate compliance, and support business objectives while staying current on banking and consumer protection laws