Senior Counsel, Payments:
- Job Title: Senior Counsel, Payments at eBay
- Experience: 8+ years providing payments advice to regulated non-bank financial institutions, preferably in the fintech space, including in-house experience with payments matters in the context of internet or technology companies
- Location: San Jose, California or San Francisco, California (hybrid office work)
- Salary: $158,800 - $239,800 (may vary based on location, skills, and experience)
- Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial, and paid time off benefits
- Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
Join the legal team at eBay, a global ecommerce leader, and help shape the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. As a Senior Counsel for Payments, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative and groundbreaking payment and financial services initiatives at eBay. Your role will involve providing legal and regulatory advice, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with global payments regulations and card network rules. This is a chance to be a part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and contribute to the growth of a global tech company.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate and advise on the design, development, and roll out of new business models, products, and features
- Provide legal guidance on compliance with global payments, money transmission, AML/CTF, and consumer protection regulations
- Develop processes, agreements, and terms for new payment business lines
- Translate complex financial regulations and network rules into clear requirements for business, compliance, product, and engineering teams
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives
- Anticipate regulatory changes and provide proactive advice to leadership
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Qualifications:
- . degree and membership in at least one US state bar
- 8+ years of experience advising on payments matters for regulated non-bank financial institutions, preferably in the fintech space
- Strong understanding of US and global payments/money transmission regulation and card network rules
- Experience providing strategic and pragmatic regulatory advice to business, engineering, and compliance teams
- Technical understanding of the payments and financial ecosystem
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and deliver on multiple projects
- Flexible and agile problem solver with a good sense of humor and team spirit
Preferred Qualifications:
- Curiosity about alternative and emerging payments technology and the fintech industry
- In-house legal department experience
At eBay, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations, please contact us and we will make every effort to meet your needs.
Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of ecommerce!
