Senior Counsel, Payments Commercial

eBay; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Counsel, Payments Commercial, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ecommerce. This position involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, advising on legal risks, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to enhance payment solutions. With a commitment to innovation, you will contribute to a vibrant legal team dedicated to driving economic opportunities globally. If you are a skilled legal professional with a passion for the FinTech industry, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial legal experience, preferably in FinTech.
• Strong understanding of payments and financial services regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate agreements related to payments and ecommerce.
• Provide strategic legal advice to facilitate partnerships.

Skills

Commercial Legal Experience

Regulatory Knowledge in Payments

Contract Negotiation

Understanding of FinTech

Problem Solving

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the team and the role:

eBay is seeking a highly skilled, nimble and collaborative professional to serve as a Senior Counsel, Payments Commercial supporting our thriving payments platform and complex financial partnerships! You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts related to strategic payments partnerships, new financial product offerings, and other commercial matters. You will also advise clients on the various legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to commercial transactions. This is a phenomenal opportunity to join a dedicated legal team and work at the forefront of helping to deliver new payment and e-commerce experiences around the world!

What you will accomplish:

1. Align yourself with eBay Payments' business development, product, and engineering teams to understand eBay's global payments architecture and business strategies.
2. Draft, negotiate and advise on complex, multifaceted agreements relating to payments, ecommerce, and other financial services products.
3. Drive continuous improvements, scalability and operational excellence in the contract negotiation processes and execution, effectively collaborating with subject matter experts and ensuring that contracts are completed on a timely basis and with acceptable deal parameters.
4. Provide strategic legal and business advice to facilitate long-term relationships with key partners.
5. Manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.

What you will bring:

1. Good knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with payments and financial services.
2. Strong interest in alternative payments, emerging payments technology, and the FinTech industry.
3. J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar.
4. 8+ years of commercial legal experience preferably in the FinTech space, including in-house experience with payments matters in the context of internet or technology companies and/or relevant law firm work.
5. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with a variety of partners in the payments and financial services industry, including payment networks, card issuers, credit providers, acquirers/processors and financial institutions.
6. Experience working closely with business development and product teams on key commercial partnerships to ensure they align with company objectives and product roadmaps.
7. Technical understanding of the payments and financial ecosystem, especially as relevant to marketplaces.
8. Experience managing high deal volume on deadlines with minimal supervision.
9. Familiarity with card networks and their operating rules.
10. Sound legal judgment and experience solving problems in a practical manner.
11. Combination of law firm and in-house legal department experience preferred.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York is expected in the range below: $158,800 - $239,800.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible.