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PayPal

Legal Counsel, XO

PayPal

. Provide specialized legal advice and support to enable business strategy while identifying and managing legal risk .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,500 - $212,850 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates specialized legal expertise with a strong focus on compliance, risk assessment, and strategic legal guidance. Proficient in managing legal matters and maintaining current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations impacting business operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctorate Degree5+ Years Relevant ExperienceSpecialized Legal ExpertiseLegal Risk AnalysisCompliance with Laws and Regulations

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Hard Skills
Legal Risk ManagementLegal ResearchRegulatory GuidanceLegal Matter ResolutionBusiness Impact Assessment
Soft Skills
Strategic GuidanceCommunication SkillsCollaboration with Stakeholders
Industry Keywords
Legal ComplianceRegulatory DevelopmentsGlobal OperationsLegal AdviceLegal Issues Escalation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide specialized legal advice and support to enable business strategy while identifying and managing legal risk
  • Advise on compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Partner with business counterparts across the enterprise to identify potential legal risks and provide strategic legal guidance
  • Analyze legal risks and present mitigation options and recommendations
  • Escalate complex legal issues and significant risks to senior legal leadership
  • Research new laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance affecting global operations
  • Assess business impact and recommend actions
  • Manage assigned legal matters through resolution with internal stakeholders and external counsel
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant legal developments and communicate implications

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Juris Doctorate degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Specialized legal expertise
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and advise on legal risks
  • Ability to research legal and regulatory developments
  • Ability to manage legal matters through resolution
  • Current knowledge of legal developments relevant to assigned business areas

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Balanced hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days at either the PayPal office or home workspace
  • Generous paid time off
  • Healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • Resources to create financial security
  • Mental health support
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation may apply