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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. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. 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 Values 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. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary PayPal’s Legal team is looking for a highly engaged and dynamic lawyer to serve as Senior Legal Counsel - Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies (BCDC). The BCDC business unit is a cross-functional team of high performers, serial entrepreneurs, and crypto thought leaders that are focused on driving inclusion and access to the next generation of financial services and playing a meaningful role in the development and adoption of the digital asset ecosystem globally. The Senior Legal Counsel – BCDC will play a key role in helping BCDC in its mission.

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance and support in connection with the design, development and launch of BCDC products, features, and services. This will include proactively:

Advising on the legal implications of potential BCDC commercial transactions, new products and experiences, customer terms and conditions, vendor engagements, and marketing materials;

Developing BCDC-related policies, training, and toolkits;

Addressing threshold regulatory questions regarding BCDC initiatives, including applicability of federal securities laws, commodities laws, laws regarding illicit finance, and applicable state level regulations;

Staying apprised of legal and regulatory developments with the potential to impact BCDC and keeping BCDC team members informed of same;

Coordinating with international legal colleagues in support of BCDC initiatives outside of the United States;

Assisting the Government Relations team in evaluating and responding to notices of proposed rulemaking and requests for comment issued by regulatory agencies; and

Representing PayPal’s interests and interfacing with regulatory agencies, enforcement authorities, and external counsel, as appropriate.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

JD or equivalent degree with excellent academic credentials.

Five or more years of experience practicing as an attorney at a regulatory agency, in-house, or at a reputable law firm, with at least two of those years focused on financial technology, payment systems, digital assets, financial regulation, including securities law, commodities law, banking law, or illicit finance.

Understanding of the technological variants of digital asset ecosystems and frameworks strongly preferred.

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on various factors including work location, skills, and experience. The total compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, and benefits. For more info, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $99,300 to $216,040.

Our hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, ensuring flexibility and collaboration.

Benefits We offer benefits to support your health, wellness, and financial security, including a flexible work environment, employee stock options, health and life insurance, and more. Details at https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are Learn more about our culture and community at https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion PayPal is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com for assistance.

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