Remote Tax Counsel, Information Reporting & Compliance

PayPal; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Balanced hybrid work model

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global information reporting compliance across products and processes. The role collaborates with cross-functional partners to assess new products and potential policy needs, balancing risk with business goals.

The successful candidate will handle complex issues, support regulatory compliance, and guide product development on information reporting and withholding obligations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant tax experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent.
• Admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.

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.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent

Job description

PayPal is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global information reporting compliance across products and processes. The role collaborates with cross-functional partners to assess new products and potential policy needs, balancing risk with business goals.

The successful candidate will handle complex issues, support regulatory compliance, and guide product development on information reporting and withholding obligations.