Director, Legal - Ventures

PayPal

Location
Texas-Austin
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText"><div> <p>At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.</p> <p>Job Description Summary: PayPal is seeking to hire an experienced attorney to support PayPal Ventures, the global corporate venture arm of PayPal. PayPal Ventures invests in companies at the forefront of innovation in fintech, commerce enablement, digital infrastructure, and crypto/blockchain technologies. This role can be based anywhere in the US, and will initially report to the Vice President, Corporate Legal &amp; Secretary.</p> <p>Job Description: </p> <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key responsibilities include:</b></h2> <ul> <li> Lead drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, performing due diligence, and managing and closing venture capital and other investment transactions. </li> <li>Collaborate with and manage teams consisting of other PayPal in-house attorneys, PayPal personnel, and outside advisors (including outside counsel) on PayPal Ventures and investment matters.</li> <li> Advise and work closely with a variety of key stakeholders, including senior executives, PayPal Ventures, Risk, Compliance, Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Investor Relations, Communications, HR, and business functions.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><b> Preferred Qualifications </b></p> <ul> <li>JD degree with excellent academic credentials.</li> <li> 9+ years of relevant experience in venture capital and other investment transactions.</li> <li> A combination of both in-house and law firm practice experience is strongly preferred.</li> <li> Experience with general corporate counseling, public offerings, and/or mergers and acquisitions is desirable.</li> <li> Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills and a high level of EQ.</li> <li> Excellent project management skills, well organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.</li> <li> A high-level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li> Team oriented and able to work collaboratively and effectively with business clients and other legal department members.</li> <li> Unquestioned ethics and integrity, sound judgment and high tolerance for ambiguity.</li> </ul> <p></p> New York City Only : The pay range for this position is as mentioned below per year, plus annual bonus. We take into consideration an individual’s background and experience in determining final salary. All PayPal employees are shareholders in our Company, so equity is part of our total compensation plan. This role is also eligible for health insurance, stock purchase plans, retirement savings benefits, stock awards, life insurance and disability benefits, and paid time off for sick leave, parental leave, vacation and PTO. To learn more visit paypalbenefits.com. This information is provided per the New York City Human Rights Law. Base pay information is based on market location.New York City Salary in USD: $190315 - $235095 <p></p> <p> Our Benefits:</p> <p><br> At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.</p> <p><br> 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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com<br> </p> <br> <p>Who We Are:</p> <p><br> To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx<br> </p> <br> <p>PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.</p> <p>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 federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.</p> <p> As part of PayPal’s commitment to employees’ health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.</p> </div></div>
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Experience
9+ years
Employer Type
In-House