PayPal · 1 day ago
Sr Legal Counsel, Compensation & Benefits
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $251K/yr
8+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. They are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support their People team in structuring and administering global compensation and benefits programs, providing strategic advice and legal expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience in public company global compensation and benefits compliance, particularly in corporate M&A transactions.
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
Work as a key team member on a broad range of global employee benefits matters, including health and welfare and retirement benefits in the U.S. and 25+ non-U.S. jurisdictions
Work with key stakeholders on executive- and Board-level presentations and engage as a member of a global cross-functional team (Total Rewards, People, Global Talent Acquisition, Global Stock Plan Services, Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Legal and Communications) on various projects
Provide legal support on executive compensation matters in light of applicable legal and regulatory regimes and PayPal’s compensation philosophy and draft public disclosures related to executive compensation
Advise on employment tax issues related to compensation
Advise on and support the creation and administration of global incentive programs, including cash- and equity-based programs
Provide legal support on compensation and benefits matters arising in connection with corporate M&A transactions (e.g. acquisitions, dispositions) including due diligence, negotiation and drafting of relevant transaction documents, and post-closing integration support
Draft employment-related documents, including offer letters and employment, separation and restrictive covenant agreements
Draft and review plan documents and employee communications
Assist the company in complying with federal, state, and foreign laws impacting employee benefits and compensation
Monitor, track and advise on potential impacts of new and proposed legal and regulatory requirements impacting compensation and benefits
Qualification
Required
8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
JD degree with excellent academic credentials
8+ years of experience in employee benefits and executive compensation matters at a top-tier law firm or equivalent in-house experience
Experience and technical knowledge in the following areas: Global compensation programs (including equity incentives) and employee benefits
Global qualified and non-qualified retirement plans (e.g., 401(k) plans, deferred compensation plans, international pension plans)
Employee benefits and executive compensation issues in the context of corporate M&A transactions
Corporate governance issues related to compensation matters
Flexibility and creativity in dealing with complex legal issues
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
Well organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
A high-level of intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with business clients and other functions
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Parental and family leave
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
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
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President & CEO
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