Sr Legal Counsel, Commercial - Partnerships at PayPal

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Compliance, Data Privacy, Litigation Support, Negotiation, Project Management, Payments Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Risk Management, Commercial Agreements, Technology Support, AI Technologies, Product Counseling, Communication, Problem Resolution, Team Mentoring

Industry

Software Development

Description

Lead complex projects of diverse scope, driving legal initiatives that support business growth and innovation. Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues and disputes. Provide expert legal advice and support, particularly in areas experiencing significant growth such as compliance, data privacy, and litigation support. -Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, advising on the implementation of new legal technologies and automation tools. Provide timely, solution‑oriented advice to business partners on a wide variety of initiatives and issues, including payments, consumer protection, privacy and data protection, IP, and evolving AI/agent frameworks. Create scalable solutions to drive velocity Structure transactions across licensing, data use and sharing, product integrations, go‑to‑market, and strategic partnerships. Transform complex legal concepts into practical advice for senior business leaders. Balance risk thoughtfully with business goals and priorities. Collaborate with other stakeholders, including Sales, Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Privacy, Finance, and Regional Legal to develop deal strategies and resolve issues quickly. Build and maintain templates, playbooks, fallbacks, and training to accelerate negotiations. Improve processes — streamline approvals, clarify roles, and enhance visibility to stakeholders. Earn trust by being direct, transparent, and following through. Model excellent judgment and communication; mentor teammates and exercise influence across functions. 8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Required JD (or equivalent) and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. 10+ years of legal practice, including 6+ years leading large commercial transactions for sales or similar functions (in‑house and/or law firm). Hands‑on demonstrated experience supporting technology, fintech, or financial services companies. Demonstrated success drafting and negotiating complex sales, marketing, licensing, and partner agreements. Proven ability to issue‑spot, propose practical solutions, and drive decisions in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent negotiation, writing, and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership, cross‑functional stakeholders and external partners. Strong organization and project management skills; comfortable juggling multiple, time‑sensitive matters. Payments industry knowledge (e.g., processors, acquirers, networks, wallets, checkout, risk controls, chargebacks, settlement). Experience with agentic commerce or adjacent AI technologies (agents, orchestration/automation, model/API integrations). Expertise on data rights/usage, privacy, and security terms in commercial agreements. Product counseling for platform integrations and go‑to‑market arrangements, including co‑marketing and channel partnerships. You're excited by deal and regulatory complexity.

Responsibilities

Lead complex legal projects that support business growth and innovation while providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues. Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop deal strategies and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.