Director Legal Counsel jobs at Paypal in Kenya

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide clear, pragmatic, and solution-oriented legal advice to enable business strategy while managing legal risk.
• Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high-stakes issues and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Partner with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
• Escalate complex issues to senior legal leadership where appropriate.

Expected Qualifications:

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

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including:
  • Insertion orders, affiliate network agreements, and revenue-sharing partnerships
  • Technology, SaaS, and data vendor contracts
  • Professional services and other operational agreements supporting the Ads business
• Provide concise, practical, and business-focused legal advice to help teams move quickly and responsibly.
• Advise on privacy, data use, and regulatory risks related to advertising partnerships and technologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop procurement and vendor management strategies .
• Partner with colleagues across Legal to design and implement efficient, scalable contracting processes .

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in-house or at a law firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in advertising, media, or digital marketing transactions .
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting, data privacy, and technology transactions .
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills , with a sharp attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills , with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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 .

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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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience and a Juris doctorate or equivalent degree

• Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• Admitted to, and in good standing with,the state bar
• 10+ years of legal experience preferably with an in-house position advising on consumer product legal matters. 2+ years of experience in advising product professionals in the consumer financial services/fintech space
• Expertise in risk management, compliance, and regulatory frameworks as they relate to consumers using our shopping and checkout products
• Skilled at identifying issues, providing risk-based recommendations, and contributing to strategic business conversations in a fast-paced environment
• Experience navigating complex legal issues around consumer protection, payments, digital wallets and agentic commerce
• Extensive knowledge of regulations and industry guidelines applicable to checkout and fintech, including federal and state UDAAP standards, state money transmission laws, FTC and CFPB guidelines, TCPA, Reg. E, GLBA, BSA, and CAN-SPAM
• Experience building cross-functional relationships and communication styles that resonate with business teams to launch products responsibly
• Demonstrated strong sense of ownership and ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations

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 functional projects and programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Provide specialized legal advice and support, particularly in high-demand areas such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify issues and recommend best practices, leveraging industry knowledge and legal expertise to guide decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, implementing robust compliance programs and conducting regular audits.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing strategies to address emerging legal challenges.
• Represent PayPal in litigation and other legal proceedings, collaborating with external counsel and managing case strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience and a Juris doctorate or equivalent degree

• Cybersecurity subject matter expertise with knowledge of cybersecurity tech regulations and frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, or CCPA) especially those related to financial institutions.
• Demonstrated experience advising product teams on global privacy regulations, translating legal guidance into practical solutions, and driving solutions cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with submissions to data privacy authorities and/or regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of cutting-edge IT, web, mobile, and payment ecosystem technologies (especially those used in the collection, storage and analysis of data) and their data security implications.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and updating documents and policies.
• 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.
• A high-level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with sound judgment, curiosity, and high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Team oriented, with ability to keep a cool head, empathy, and a sense of humor in busy and high-pressured environments.
• Fintech experience preferred but not required.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience and a Juris doctorate or equivalent degree

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and execution of large-scale commercial agreements and deal term sheets with sophisticated counterparties.
• Utilize valuable experience in the payments industry, with emphasis on card payments, to advise on the market rules and restrictions that influence our products.

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:

• Counsel product and business teams on GLBA, GDPR, US state, and global privacy laws, and developing AI regulations
• Develop and articulate global privacy strategy for PayPal’s mission to revolutionize commerce
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations
• 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.
• Coach and mentor team of subject matter experts

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of relevant work experience and a Juris doctorate or equivalent degree
• Extensive experience counseling consumer tech companies on privacy compliance and privacy by design
• Expertise in global privacy regimes
• Familiarity with AI regulations
• Experience managing a team of attorneys

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

KeyResponsibilities

• Drive adoption of the operational risk management framework for the company.
• Lead and enhance the company’s third-party risk management program, including due diligence, monitoring, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key process owners and ensure that their services comply with the company’s standards and expectations.
• Enhance the operational resiliency program to ensure that the company’s critical operations can continue in the event of a disruption or disaster.
• Develop and implement metrics and reporting to effectively monitor and communicate the company’s operational risk profile to senior management.
• Provide advice and guidance to business units on operational risk management matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the company’s operational risk management practices are aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and assess emerging operational risk issues and trends, and develop strategies to mitigate risks to the company.
• Manage and develop a team of operational risk management professionals.
• Prepare and provide regular updates to Parent andinternational Boards,authorized committees and working groups as appropriate.

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in operational risk management or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk management frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective third-party risk management programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate operational risk issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team of operational risk management professionals.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.

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 .

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

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Job Description:

This role will serve as the compliance leader for the Fair and Responsible Practices organization responsible for 2nd line compliance advisory and oversight of the following compliance functions: Consumer Practices, Complaints oversight, Accessibility Compliance, Credit Risk and Collections, Fair Lending and Compliance Incident Managementoversight. Thismetrics.

This leadership position requires a highly experienced compliance professional who can navigate complex compliance and business landscapes and lead initiatives that align with our organizational goals.

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 .

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please

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