Senior Global Tax Counsel, Information Reporting

PayPal Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure overall compliance with policy related to information reporting and withholding tax rules across global products, processes, and procedures.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional partners to evaluate new products and changes to existing products to determine applicability of policies and the need for new policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant tax experience and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or foreign equivalent.
• Admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage significant tax matters.

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.

Skills

Tax experience

JD degree

Admitted to practice

Independent management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent

Job description

PayPal is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure overall compliance with policy related to information reporting and withholding tax rules across global products, processes, and procedures.

The successful candidate will work with cross-functional partners to evaluate new products and changes to existing products to determine applicability of policies and the need for new policies.