Director, Legal Counsel

Min 10 yrs required

Full-time

No

"Director, Legal Counsel - Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies (BCDC) - Full Time - New York City, New York, United States of America - San Jose, California, United States of America - Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States of America"

Director, Legal Counsel - Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies (BCDC) is a full-time position at PayPal, headquartered in San Jose, California, with locations in New York City, New York and Washington DC, District of Columbia. This role involves providing legal guidance and support for the design, development, and launch of BCDC products and services. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience practicing as an attorney, with a focus on financial technology, payment systems, digital assets, and financial regulation. The role requires strong communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The total compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and medical, dental, and vision benefits. PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and offers a flexible work environment and employee share options.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal guidance for the design, development, and launch of BCDC products and services
• Advise on legal implications of potential commercial transactions, new products and experiences, customer terms and conditions, vendor engagements, and marketing materials
• Develop BCDC policies, training, and toolkits
• Address regulatory questions regarding BCDC initiatives
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments that may impact BCDC
• Coordinate with international legal colleagues for BCDC initiatives outside the United States
• Assist the Government Relations team in evaluating and responding to regulatory notices and requests for comment
• Represent PayPal's interests and interface with regulatory agencies, enforcement authorities, and external counsel

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience practicing as an attorney with a focus on financial technology, payment systems, digital assets, and financial regulation
• Understanding of digital asset ecosystems and frameworks
• Team-oriented with strong ethics, judgment, and communication skills
• Familiarity with PayPal, Venmo, mobile and alternative payments, and the payments industry
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, tolerate change and ambiguity, and take ownership of projects and tasks
• Admitted to and in good standing with a state bar

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment
• Employee share options
• Health and life insurance
• Annual performance bonus
• Equity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

About PayPal:

PayPal is a purpose-driven company that believes in providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Our One Team Behaviors demand the highest ethical standards, an open and diverse workplace, and treating everyone with dignity and respect. Our employees challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find solutions. We aim to break down barriers to financial empowerment and redefine financial freedom for all.

Join PayPal and be a part of our inclusive and equitable global economy.

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Flexible work environment, Employee shares options, Health and life insurance, Other benefits

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Legal guidance, Commercial transactions, New product development, Customer terms and conditions, Vendor engagements, Marketing, Policies, Training, Regulatory compliance, Federal and state laws, Digital asset ecosystems, Team management, Communication, Problem-solving, Ethical standards, Financial technology, Payment industry, International remittances

Juris Doctor degree or equivalent

Apply online through the PayPal website

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, Admission to state bar

Legal