PayPal is seeking a high caliber, and energetic attorney, with experience in consumer and on-line credit, to join PayPal’s Americas, Credit & Enterprise Services legal team. The attorney will work closely with the PayPal Credit business & PayPal’s Enterprise Services division as part of a growing legal team, currently comprised of approximately 150 legal staff members globally
PayPal is seeking a high caliber, and energetic attorney, with experience in consumer and on-line credit, to join PayPal’s Americas, Credit & Enterprise Services legal team. The attorney will work closely with the PayPal Credit business & PayPal’s Enterprise Services division as part of a growing legal team, currently comprised of approximately 150 legal staff members globally.
Job Description:
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.
The successful candidate will have the following specific qualifications and experience:
Significant expertise in legal issues arising in most, if not all, of the following areas: credit and lending, technology, consumer protection, financial services and operations.
Significant expertise and prior experience in interpreting and counseling clients regarding the following laws and regulations is required: UDAAP, EFTA/Reg. E, TILA/Reg. Z, GLBA/Reg. P, FCRA/Reg. V, FDCPA, ECOA/Reg. B, CAN-SPAM, TCPA and other laws affecting payments products, and consumer and small business credit products.
Experience with e-commerce, payments, credit cards or other credit products.
Experience dealing with regulatory bodies, regulatory exams, internal and third-party audits.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity.
Ability and drive to take ownership of projects and tasks which, in many cases, will be matters of first impression.
Openness to adapting his/her practice in response to the changing landscape of the industry.
Facility with a team-based approach to subject matter management and knowledge sharing, and comfort with a flexible, agile environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy. The successful candidate will enthusiastically collaborate with PayPal legal colleagues across our global organization and be able to hit the ground running.
Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances.
Familiarity with and strong interest in mobile and alternative payments, emerging technology, as well as credit and small business lending.
12 or more years of relevant experience practicing either in-house (or in an equivalent setting) or at a reputable law firm.
Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree. Admitted to a state bar and in good standing.
Exceptional writing skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to generate creative original drafted documents.
Outstanding communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently.
Ability to effectively synthesize and explain complex and detailed legal requirements to clients across different levels within the organization.
NOTE: This is not a litigation position. Individuals with predominately litigation experience need not apply.
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