PayPal
Job Description Summary:
Senior Legal Counsel will work closely with the Collections team.
Job Description:
PayPal is seeking a talented and highly motivated attorney to join its Legal Department as an addition to its U.S. Legal team.
The successful candidate will have the following specific qualifications and experience:
A demonstrated record of focused, strong and significant experience counseling clients in most, if not all, of the following practice areas, preferably in a bank or fintech environment:
- debt collection laws, regulations and related legal issues at federal, state and local levels
- creditors’ rights, preferably in a bank or fintech environment
- payments law
- debt collection licensing related experience
In depth knowledge and understanding of related core laws, rules and regulations with respect to the above practice areas, including: FDCPA, Regulation F, State and Local Debt Collection Law, TCPA, UDAPP, REG E, NACHA Rules and US Bankruptcy Code.
Practical, business minded, approach to counseling clients on legal risk and issues.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Ability to effectively explain/summarize complex concepts to varying audiences.
Ability to focus both on attention to detail and the broader picture.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity.
Ability and drive to take ownership of projects and tasks and bring them to prompt and effective completion. Ability to work both in teams and independently.
Facility with a team-based approach and comfort with a flexible, agile environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance.
Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances.
7 or more years of substantive and focused experience practicing in the subject matter areas specified above either in-house, preferably in a bank or fintech environment, or at a law firm.
Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree. Admitted to a state bar.
Location: Primary Location: Remote
Additional Locations Considered:
New York, New York or Timonium, Maryland
Austin, Pennsylvania, San Francisco, San Jose, Scottsdale, Washington DC, Wilmington
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com
Who We Are:
Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.
PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.
REQ ID R0088580
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