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.
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.
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: Legal Counsel - Commercial and Regulatory
What you need to know about the role
PayPal Australia is looking for a fast-learning, dynamic commercial and regulatory lawyer to join our legal team.
Based in Sydney, this position will be primarily responsible for supporting PayPal Australia's merchant services and business development business units.
The position will involve drafting and negotiating agreements ranging from professional services, development, support and supplier agreements to various customer payment services agreements, providing quick, concise and commercially focused legal advice.
Ideally this lawyer will be well-versed in technology, licensing and financial services areas.
Exceptional writing skills are an absolute necessity.
The position will also involve providing support with respect to PayPal regulatory matters and experience with advising on regulatory matters will be valuable.
Meet our team
Working in a close-knit local team, you will have a proven ability to work in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
The successful candidate will need to have flexibility to work with and accommodate colleagues in different time zones.
Your way to impact
The ideal candidate will be a confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, and work with senior management.
To succeed in this challenging role, candidates should be mature, self-motivated and well-organised with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Your day-to-day will include
Providing legal advice to PayPal Australia's sales teams as well as on adjacent regulatory matters.
Analysis, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements (merchant agreements, marketing agreements, partnership agreements etc.)
Working with the PayPal US, UK, EU and Asia Legal teams on commercial deals.
Partnering with PayPal legal team members across our global organisation.
Creating and advising on templates, policies and procedures.
Providing training on relevant topics.
Identifying productivity improvements and helping to drive process changes.
What do you need to bring
Admitted as a solicitor with at least five years post-admission experience.
Experience in banking, payments, financial services or fintech.
Ability to collaborate with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Confident self-starter with keen attention to detail.
Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Flexibility to work with colleagues in different time zones.
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, including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more.
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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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