Senior Global Privacy & Compliance Counsel

PayPal; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare coverage

Financial security resources

Job summary

PayPal in the United States seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead complex legal matters and advise on strategic initiatives across the enterprise. You will shape policy, manage high-stakes disputes, and partner with business teams to minimize risk while enabling growth.

You will collaborate with global partners, ensure regulatory compliance, and help build scalable risk management frameworks. A JD and at least 8 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic, and solution-oriented legal advice to enable business strategy while managing legal risk.
• Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Partner with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
• Escalate complex issues to senior legal leadership where appropriate.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

PayPal in the United States seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead complex legal matters and advise on strategic initiatives across the enterprise. You will shape policy, manage high-stakes disputes, and partner with business teams to minimize risk while enabling growth.

You will collaborate with global partners, ensure regulatory compliance, and help build scalable risk management frameworks. A JD and at least 8 years of relevant experience are required.