Tax Counsel - Global Information Reporting (Hybrid)

PayPal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equity and bonus potential

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global policy compliance on information reporting and withholding rules (FATCA, CRS, CARF, 1099) across products and processes. You will work with cross-functional partners to assess new products and determine policy needs, applying sound legal judgment to manage risk.

The role requires 5+ years of tax experience, a JD, and admission to practice.

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 expertise

Legal judgment

Independent management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Admission to practice law

Job description

PayPal is seeking a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global policy compliance on information reporting and withholding rules (FATCA, CRS, CARF, 1099) across products and processes. You will work with cross-functional partners to assess new products and determine policy needs, applying sound legal judgment to manage risk.

The role requires 5+ years of tax experience, a JD, and admission to practice.