The Company
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.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness.
Job Description Summary: The Legal Counsel role resides in the Legal Brazil & LATAM team as part of the International Legal organization at PayPal that provides legal advice to all our international markets. The Legal Brazil & LATAM team supports PayPal business leaders and other internal clients in approximately 38 jurisdictions on relevant payment and financial laws and regulations. You will drive major cross-functional initiatives across the business, tackling diverse and complex legal and regulatory matters associated with our payment products.
Job Description:
We are seeking a high caliber and energetic attorney, with 4+ years of experience in technology and financial services regulation to join our Brazil and LATAM 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 position is based in Sao Paulo and will report to the Head of Legal, Brazil and LATAM. To succeed in this challenging role, the candidate should be self-motivated, independent and well-organized with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. He/she should be proficient in English (additional fluency in Spanish is preferred).
Responsibilities:
Skills & Experience: Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate experience and competence with the following:
Qualifications:
For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life.
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 PayPal Benefits.
Who We Are:
To learn more about our culture and community visit About PayPal.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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 law.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging.