Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy

PayPal•Austin, TX

64d•Hybrid

About The Position

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: PayPal's Legal team is looking for an experienced, highly engaged, and collaborative privacy lawyer to serve in the role of Senior Counsel, Privacy Legal. This role will be responsible for driving global privacy advice across various product areas and supporting the commercial legal team with data protection agreements. The ideal candidate has expertise in advising product teams on privacy and data protection and a strong grasp of online technologies. They must be skilled at translating legal concepts into practical advice and an active driver of solutions. They must thrive in a cross-functional, fast-moving environment.

Requirements

8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience and a Juris doctorate or equivalent degree

Nice To Haves

Significant work experience in product privacy counseling, privacy compliance, and in supporting privacy and data-sharing terms in contractual agreements.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international legal statutes and regulations in privacy and data protection, and particular expertise in GLBA, GDPR, and U.S. state privacy laws.
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable legal guidance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic, evolving environment with shifting priorities and cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated interest in PayPal, digital finance, and the broader payments ecosystem

Responsibilities

Lead complex projects of diverse scope, driving legal initiatives that support business growth and innovation.
Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues and disputes.
Provide expert legal advice and support, particularly in areas experiencing significant growth such as compliance, data privacy, and litigation support.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, advising on the implementation of new legal technologies and automation tools.
Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, leading case strategies and ensuring effective representation.