PayPal · 19 hours ago
Sr Legal Counsel, Advertising
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $262K/yr
8+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. The company is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Commercial Legal team, supporting PayPal’s growing Ads business by providing legal advice and managing complex commercial agreements.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Provide clear, pragmatic, and solution-oriented legal advice to enable business strategy while managing legal risk
Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues and disputes
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Partner with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services
Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks
Escalate complex issues to senior legal leadership where appropriate
Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including: Insertion orders, affiliate network agreements, and revenue-sharing partnerships; Technology, SaaS, and data vendor contracts; Professional services and other operational agreements supporting the Ads business
Provide concise, practical, and business-focused legal advice to help teams move quickly and responsibly
Advise on privacy, data use, and regulatory risks related to advertising partnerships and technologies
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop procurement and vendor management strategies
Partner with colleagues across Legal to design and implement efficient, scalable contracting processes
Qualification
Required
8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of relevant legal experience in-house or at a law firm
Demonstrated expertise in advertising, media, or digital marketing transactions
Strong understanding of commercial contracting, data privacy, and technology transactions
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a sharp attention to detail
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
CEO, UK
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
Recent News
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