Payments Product Counsel - Global Commerce Leader

eBay; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay seeks an experienced payments product lawyer to partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, and Operations across the product lifecycle—from ideation through launch and ongoing operation. You will navigate payments regulations, translate them into actionable guidance, and help design compliant, scalable payments experiences for a global marketplace.

This role requires 10+ years of payments law, strong collaboration skills, and a pragmatic, product-focused mindset in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• J.D. is required and must be active in at least one U.S. state.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience in payments, fintech, or tech companies.
• Experience partnering with Product and Engineering through the product lifecycle.
• Deep knowledge of payments regulatory frameworks applicable to merchants, marketplaces, or tech platforms.

Responsibilities

• Embed with Product and Engineering teams from ideation through launch and beyond.
• Advise on payments products, features, and experiences from concept through launch.
• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical product guidance.

Skills

Legal experience in payments

Partner with Product & Engineering

Regulatory knowledge in payments

Clear communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

eBay seeks an experienced payments product lawyer to partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, and Operations across the product lifecycle—from ideation through launch and ongoing operation. You will navigate payments regulations, translate them into actionable guidance, and help design compliant, scalable payments experiences for a global marketplace.

This role requires 10+ years of payments law, strong collaboration skills, and a pragmatic, product-focused mindset in a fast-paced