Tax Counsel, Global Information Reporting

PayPal; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global information reporting compliance across products, processes, and procedures. You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess new products, draft policy requirements, and advise on tax reporting positions and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes independence in handling complex tax matters, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with business and Finance leadership to implement efficient, defensible

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant tax experience and a 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 expertise

Legal advisement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

PayPal is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global information reporting compliance across products, processes, and procedures. You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess new products, draft policy requirements, and advise on tax reporting positions and risk mitigation.

The role emphasizes independence in handling complex tax matters, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with business and Finance leadership to implement efficient, defensible