Sr Legal Counsel, U.S. Employment
About The Position
This job participates in complex problem resolution and leads complex projects of diverse scope requiring an understanding of current business trends. They determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments, and their initiatives often result in global process improvements. This role is for a skilled, experienced employment lawyer to support PayPal's Americas Employment Law team. The individual will shape employment strategy across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. They will partner closely with senior leaders in Legal, People, Employee Relations, Compliance, and business teams to support PayPal's business objectives and enterprise strategy to drive organizational change and mitigate risk.
Requirements
- 8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- J.D. degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5-8 years of employment law experience across both private practice and in-house roles.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a legal team and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Keen legal risk assessment skills and judgment to determine when escalation is necessary.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to advise HR partners and business clients on sensitive matters.
- Ability to prioritize and respond promptly to urgent legal issues as needed.
- Sound judgment. Practical thinking. Clear communication.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Canada and/or Latin America is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, pragmatic, and solution-oriented legal advice to enable business strategy while managing legal risk.
- Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues and disputes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Partner with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services.
- Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
- Escalate complex issues to senior legal leadership where appropriate.
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to People Organization and functional partners on complex, high-impact employment matters.
- Provide strategic, clear, practical, and risk-balanced guidance on sensitive employee relations issues, executive matters, reorganizations, reductions in force, workforce strategy, and organizational change.
- Anticipate legal and reputational risks and proactively recommend solutions aligned with business objectives and Company values.
- Independently identify areas of opportunity to streamline processes and partner with functional stakeholders to proactively drive change management.
- Oversee employment litigation and agency matters and efficiently manage outside counsel.
- Develop and deliver training to leaders, HR partners, and investigations teams on employment law risk, compliance expectations, and best practices.
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to Employee Relations and investigations teams across the Americas.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Resources to create financial security
- Support your mental health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
