Director Collections Legal Counsel jobs at Paypal in France, Toulouse

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall data science strategy, aligning with corporate goals and objectives.
• Lead the design and execution of advanced data science projects to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and prioritize data-driven opportunities.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of data infrastructure, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.
• Drive innovation in data science practices and tools, staying ahead of industry trends.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience leading others

• Lead the development of analytics frameworks and dashboards for card network reporting and marketplace signal curation
• Oversee data pipeline architecture, ETL processes, and data delivery mechanisms for external risk signal marketplace
• Build and maintain risk narrative templates and storytelling frameworks for card network partners
• Partner with Risk Partnerships and Product teams to define marketplace signal catalog and quality standards
• Establish team KPIs and manage performance of analytics professionals
• Collaborate with Data Science, Data Engineering, and Risk Operations to source, validate, and deliver risk signals
• Develop long-range analytics roadmap aligned with card network partnership strategy and marketplace growth
• Present insights to senior leadership, card network executives, and potential marketplace customers
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance in all card network responses and marketplace data products
• Drive innovation in fraud and credit risk analytics methodologies and signal development

What do you need to bring

• Deep expertise in risk analytics for payments, fraud prevention, and credit risk

• Proven experience managing high-performing analytics teams

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI)

• Experience building scalable data products and API-based delivery mechanisms

• Understanding of data marketplace platforms and B2B data commercialization

• Track record of influencing decisions at the executive level through data insights

• Strong technical acumen to partner effectively with Data Engineering and Product teams

• Experience with cloud data platforms (GCP, Snowflake, or similar)

• Fintech or payments industry experience required

• Familiarity with fraud and credit risk analytics methodologies and signal development

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive revenue growth and global market expansion by identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities
• Lead the negotiation with external partners and engage cross-functional support colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships.
• Develop and execute an overall business strategy to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, channels, and opportunities to drive revenue growth and global market expansion.
• Influence the negotiation with external partners, engaging cross-functional support colleagues, to ensure successful delivery of solutions for large complex partnerships.
• Align product and business levers (such as pricing and FX) to maximize revenue and market expansion opportunities.
• Engage closely with product, engineering, and architecture teams to drive the architectural runway and determine the best technicalimplementation/design.
• Represent the end customer on an ongoing basis and use this knowledge to drive effective prioritization and decision-making.
• Collaborate and influence product outcomes in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders such as Engineering, Operations, Risk, Legal, Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Finance, and Banking Partners.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Lead and coordinate SMB-wide strategic initiatives that cut across products, segments, and geographies
• Partner with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to design and launch new go-to-market plays such as vertical strategies, geo expansions, or cross-product pilots
• Identify, test, and scale short- and mid-term growth levers that unlock SMB acceleration and engagement
• Translate enterprise and SMB strategies into executable programs with clear objectives, KPIs, and ownership models
• Drive alignment, prioritization, and sequencing of initiatives across cross-functional teams to ensure focus on the most impactful opportunities
• Over time, lead and develop a small, high-performing team responsible for execution excellence and stakeholder alignment
• Partner with Finance and Analytics to monitor business performance, identify acceleration opportunities, and recommend tactical actions
• Provide senior-level visibility into SMB-wide progress and outcomes, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration across functions

Expected Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of relevant experience in strategic execution, go-to-market, or business operations roles
• Strong ability to connect strategic thinking with hands-on execution and organizational influence
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional initiatives in dynamic, multi-product environments
• Proven people management experience, leading and developing teams
• Excellent analytical, communication, and executive storytelling skills
• Experience working in SMB, product, or growth environments preferred
• Strong ability to operate in a matrixed, fast-paced global organization and deliver measurable business results

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish overall business or technical strategy for the organization with significant impact on PayPal operations.
• Influence executive-level decision-making through strategic counsel and advisory.
• Lead the development of initiatives that drive revenue and achieve sales targets.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
• Oversee the preparation of sales presentations and management of CRM systems.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• objectives

• Establish andmaintain

• Lead the effort in resolvinghighly complexor unique business challenges and translate insights into operational and tactical plans.

• Provide strategic direction and develop long-range plans for sales enablement, aligned with PayPal’s goals for the Americas.

• expertiseto influence key decisions at the executive level and act as an advisor or counsel within the organization.

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of sales enablement leaders, building organizational capability across the Americas.

• Partner with Sales Learning and Effectiveness leads in Europe and Asia Pacific to ensure aligned approach to sales delivery and impact metrics reported to leadership.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience influencing executive-level decisions and shaping strategies with broad organizational impact.

• track recordin developing innovative approaches, driving organizational success, and resolving complex sales challenges.

• 10+ years of relevant experience with aBachelor’sdegree or equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA preferred.

• requiredto guide senior leaders.

• History of managing teams and functional areas, focused on strategy and execution at scale.

• expertisein sales enablement platforms, CRM tools, and modern sales training techniques.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, leading case strategies and ensuring effective representation.

Expected Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you’ll do

• Lead complex commercial deals across PayPal’s products and services
• 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.

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.

Preferred

• 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.
• Global deal experience and familiarity with regulatory considerations affecting PayPal’s ecosystem, including money transmission compliance considerations and models.
• You're excited by deal and regulatory complexity.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish overall business or technical strategy, aligning legal initiatives with corporate goals and objectives.
• Influence decision-making at the executive level, providing strategic legal advice on key business decisions and transactions.
• Provide strategic legal advice and support, particularly in high-demand areas such as mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, overseeing the implementation of advanced legal technologies and compliance programs.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing and executing risk management strategies.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, managing high-profile cases and collaborating with senior leadership.

Expected Qualifications:

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on demonstrated experience with payments, merchant services, or financial technology companies
• Deep payments industry knowledge (e.g., processors, acquirers, networks, wallets, checkout, risk controls, settlement, disputes, etc.)
• Familiarity with, and strong interest in, the payment industry including mobile and alternative payments and emerging payments technologies
• Demonstrated experience navigating and advising on payment card network and Nacha rules
• Experience providing timely, solution‑oriented advice to business partners on a wide variety of initiatives and issues, including payments, payment network, money transmission, privacy and data protection, and AI
• Experience with agentic commerce or adjacent AI technologies (agents,orchestration/automation,model/API integrations)
• Ability to transform complex legal concepts into practical advice for senior business leaders, and thoughtfully balance risk with business goals and priorities
• Demonstrated experience mentoring teammates and exercising influence across functions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity
• Comfortable with gray areas and interpreting and applying the law in unsettled contexts
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively influence and communicate with senior leadership, cross‑functional stakeholders and external partners
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, leading case strategies and ensuring effective representation.

Expected Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities:

· Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of complex vendor agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, data, AI services, and professional service contracts.

· Advise on privacy, data, intellectual property, and regulatory issues related to vendor relationships in a fast-paced global environment and in collaboration with legal colleagues.

· Develop, streamline, and implement templates, workflows, and playbooks to enhance contracting efficiency and ensure compliance.

· Deliver practical, concise, and solution-oriented legal advice while independently prioritizing competing deadlines and projects.

· Stay current on industry trends and regulatory developments impacting technology, data, and AI vendor agreements.

· Serve as a trusted resource on risk mitigation, contract structuring, and best practices for vendor management.

Qualifications:

· Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree with active state bar membership.

· At least five years of commercial contracting experience, either in-house or at a law firm, with substantive involvement in technology and commercial agreements, including software licensing, SaaS, data, AI solutions, and professional services.

· Exceptional writing, negotiation, and communication skills, with an emphasis on collaborative problem-solving and client service.

· Strong organizational skills and the proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and exercise sound business judgment in a fast-paced environment.

· Demonstrated experience with privacy, regulatory, and risk issues in technology transactions.

· Experience with AI- and data-related contracts is preferred, but curiosity and a willingness to develop competency in new areas is equally valued.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate a clear, compelling vision and strategy, inspiring the legal team and aligning with PayPal's long-term goals.
• Provide key inputs as an industry leader and expert, staying ahead of legal trends and influencing industry standards.
• Influence long-term success strategy of the function, driving innovation and continuous improvement in legal practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, leading the adoption of cutting-edge legal technologies and best practices.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing forward-looking risk management strategies.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, overseeing complex cases and ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives.

Expected Qualifications:

• 12+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Significant expertise in legal issues arising in most, if not all, of the following areas: credit and lending, financial services, consumer protection, and marketing.
• Significant expertise and prior experience with federal and state lending laws, including Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, UDAAP, and other relevant regulations.
• Experience with e-commerce, payments, credit cards or other lending products.
• Experience dealing with regulatory bodies, regulatory exams, internal and third-party audits.
• Experience collaborating closely with product, compliance, and technology teams to foster responsible innovation while maintaining sound risk management practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity.
• Ability and drive to take ownership of projects and tasks which, in many cases, will be matters of first impression.
• Openness to adapting his/her practice in response to the changing landscape of the industry.
• Strong proficiency in leveraging a collaborative approach to subject matter management and knowledge sharing, and comfort with a flexible, agile environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy. The successful candidate will enthusiastically collaborate with PayPal legal colleagues across our global organization and be able to hit the ground running.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm and help drive solutions while providing sound legal advice under challenging circumstances.

• Act as a thought leader, offering proactive insights on evolving fintech regulations and emerging trends impacting consumer and small business lending.

Qualifications and Experience

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar in current good standing.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience in-house or at a major law firm (with at least 3+ years at a mid-to-large size technology company[and/or financial services company).
• Exceptional writing skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to generate creative, original drafted documents, agreements, and disclosures.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently.
• Ability to effectively synthesize and explain complex and detailed legal requirements to clients across different levels within the organization.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please