About 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. For more information, visitāÆhttps://www.paypal.com ,āÆ https://about.pypl.comāÆand āÆhttps://investor.pypl.com. 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 [email protected].
Job Summary
In your day-to-day, you will:
šSupport and act as a trusted advisor to PayPal UK Ltdās leadership team and other stakeholders on key legal and regulatory matters.
šProvide clear, timely, and actionable legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders on products and features being developed for and launched in the UK and elsewhere.
šSupport Compliance and Regulatory Relations with engagement with the UK and other key regulators.
šWork with our product legal teams globally on consumer and merchant matters, including product development, credit agreements, promotions, and providing advice on relevant laws and regulations for the business.
šUnderstanding and supporting our range of products in the consumer, merchant, credit, and crypto space.
šAdvise on and negotiate agreements with key partners, payment processors, and financial institutions to further PayPalās business development.
What do you need to bring-
šExperienced solicitor or barrister with the ability to practice in the UK.
šFamiliarity with laws and regulations applicable to regulated financial services products in the UK.
šExperience in building regulated financial services firms.
Any specialist experience in payments or credit products in the UK is desirable.
šAbility to identify relevant business and legal issues proactively, evaluate the risks, and find creative solutions, particularly to novel situations
šStrong communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal concepts and requirements to a range of audiences
