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PayPal Legal Counsel 
United Kingdom, England, City of London 
1249475

18.08.2024

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to revolutionize commerce globally to make moving money, selling and shopping, personalized and secure.

What you need to know about the role-An ability to work in a matrixed environment with multiple international stakeholders is essential.


Your way to

You’ll work regularly with senior entity and business leadership and partner with the business, Compliance, Government, and Regulatory Relations on matters. You will help guide the entity on legislative and regulatory change, support regulatory interaction, and play a key role in influencing the development of PayPal’s business in the UK. Your work may be as varied as reviewing PayPal’s latest marketing strategies, responding to relevant consultations, supporting product development, developing control frameworks,

Your day to day –

In yourrole, you will legally advise on:

  • regulatory change, including changes to PayPal’s products and services to support compliance;

  • legal aspects of regulatory interactions, including inspections;

  • corporate governanceand keyaspects ofoperatingan FCA supervised Electronic Money Institution with Part 4A permissions relating to Consumer Creditand MLR registration for the provision of cryptoservices;

  • the design and modification of PayPal’s products and services; and

  • PayPal’s online terms and conditions

What do you need to bring-

  • as a solicitor in the UK or other common lawjurisdiction, with meaningful experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel;

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and matrixedorganization;

  • Priorexperiencein a regulated business,preferably in the context of a regulated, international e-money, payments, financial services, or fintech firm;

  • An understanding of the UK’s regulatory framework and environment for Financial Services, including familiarity with relevant aspects of the FCA Handbook (including the SMCR regime);and

  • A strong interest in working in fintech and innovation.

**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Pleasehesitate to apply.


At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit


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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, visitandPayPal 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

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