Tax Counsel – Global Information Reporting (Hybrid)

PayPal; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage for you and family

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Wellness programs and benefits

Job summary

PayPal is seeking a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global compliance with information reporting and withholding tax rules (FATCA, CRS, CARF and 1099) across products and processes. The role collaborates with cross-functional partners to assess new and updated products for information reporting applicability and policy needs.

The position entails advising on complex tax issues, drafting technical analyses, and coordinating with outside advisors, while mentoring junior staff and

Qualifications

• 5+ years tax experience and a JD 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 law experience

JD degree

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Foreign equivalent

Job description

PayPal is seeking a Tax Counsel - Information Reporting to ensure global compliance with information reporting and withholding tax rules (FATCA, CRS, CARF and 1099) across products and processes. The role collaborates with cross-functional partners to assess new and updated products for information reporting applicability and policy needs.

The position entails advising on complex tax issues, drafting technical analyses, and coordinating with outside advisors, while mentoring junior staff and