Tax Counsel — Global Information Reporting

PayPal; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

PayPal in Washington, DC seeks a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure compliance with information reporting and withholding tax rules across global products, processes, and procedures. You will work with cross-functional partners to evaluate new products and determine policy needs, exercising sound judgment on legal risk.

The role focuses on FATCA, CRS, CARF, and 1099 reporting across PayPal's platforms, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and influence product development on

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.
• 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 knowledge

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent

Tools

Contract drafting

Job description

PayPal in Washington, DC seeks a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure compliance with information reporting and withholding tax rules across global products, processes, and procedures. You will work with cross-functional partners to evaluate new products and determine policy needs, exercising sound judgment on legal risk.

The role focuses on FATCA, CRS, CARF, and 1099 reporting across PayPal's platforms, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and influence product development on