Senior Legal Counsel

PayPal

  • Ontario
  • $112,200-176,550 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to revolutionize commerce globally to make moving money, selling and shopping, personalized and secure.Job Description Summary: PayPal is seeking a high calibre and energetic attorney, with 5-8+ years of experience in technology and financial services regulation to join our Canada Legal team. As the successful candidate, you will work closely with other global product attorneys and product teams to provide best-in-class legal guidance in support of the development of PayPal's products and services. You will also be responsible for supporting on commercial, litigation, M&A and corporate governance matters, as necessary.Job Description:PayPal is one of the leading global payments companies in the world. Initially conceived and designed for web payments, PayPal’s mobile and point of sale solutions have altered the payments landscape by blurring the lines between ecommerce and traditional brick and mortar commerce. PayPal’s innovative technology and approaches to payments, coupled with an increasingly complex and demanding legal and regulatory environment, provide robust career opportunities for attorneys motivated and driven by creative clients and a fast paced, cutting-edge culture.We are seeking a high calibre and energetic attorney, with 5-8+ years of experience in technology and financial services regulation to join our Canada Legal team. This attorney will work closely with other global product attorneys and product teams to provide best-in-class legal and regulatory guidance as these teams develop, implement and update PayPal’s products and services.This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise and passion in a collaborative, fast-paced and engaging setting that continuously strives for excellence, customer satisfaction, compliance, innovation, and industry leadership.This position is based in Toronto or Vancouver and will report to the Head of Legal, Canada. To succeed in this challenging role, the candidate should be mature, self-motivated, independent and well-organized with excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. Ideally, he/she will be proficient in both English and French (read/write/speak). This position also requires business acumen, strategic and creative thinking, strong project leadership, communication skills and multi-tasking capabilities.Responsibilities:
  • Monitoring and advising on new and emerging legal and regulatory developments impacting Canada operations, including identifying trends and potential impacts on business activities.
  • Advising the business on product, marketing and general legal risks, including payments, AML, privacy, consumer protection.
  • Maintaining corporate governance and secretarial records for all Canada entities.
  • Collaborating with legal and business colleagues across PayPal globally on matters involving the resolution of legal issues.
  • Partnering with Compliance, Risk, Audit and other stakeholders to ensure the support of business objectives.
Skills & Experience: Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate experience and competence with the following.
  • 5-8 or more years of experience practicing either in-house at a technology company or a financial services provider (or in an equivalent setting) or at a top-tier law firm.
  • Familiarity with, and strong interest in, financial services (especially payments), as well as technology.
  • General legal background and experience with common issues related to AML, consumer protection, privacy, corporate, currency controls, foreign exchange, litigation and intellectual property. Experience with online businesses, either as a lawyer or as an entrepreneur, will also be advantageous. We love small business people
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity.
  • Can take ownership of projects and tasks which, in many cases, will be matters of first impression.
Qualifications: In addition to the above Skills & Experience, candidates should possess the following qualifications.
  • Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree. Admitted to a Canadian bar.
  • Exceptional writing skills, with attention to detail and ability to generate creative original drafted documents.
  • Outstanding oral communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities.
  • Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances.
  • Confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, work well with other attorneys, senior management and cross functional stakeholders, and implement policies and processes.
  • Good sense of humour.
Additional Job Description:Subsidiary: PayPalTravel Percent: 0-PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .The Canada national annual pay range for this role is $112200 to $176550Our 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 visitWho We Are:
to learn more about our culture and community.PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit , and .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 .Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

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