Senior Director, Legal Transformation & Portfolio Strategy

PayPal; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 197,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a senior leader to shape the legal operations strategy and drive transformation across the function in San Jose, CA. You will align legal operations with the company’s broader goals and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize budgets and processes.

You will mentor a team, manage complex projects, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and risk management while supporting PayPal’s growth and global operations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a clear vision and strategy for legal operations aligned with PayPal's overall strategy.
• Lead transformation initiatives focused on optimizing budget management and legal department operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline legal processes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide project management support for complex legal operations projects.
• Mentor and inspire team members to achieve long-term success in legal operations.

Skills

Budget management

Legal operations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PayPal is seeking a senior leader to shape the legal operations strategy and drive transformation across the function in San Jose, CA. You will align legal operations with the company’s broader goals and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize budgets and processes.

You will mentor a team, manage complex projects, and collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and risk management while supporting PayPal’s growth and global operations.