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PayPal Legal Counsel - Commercial & Regulatory 
Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 
642518375

18.08.2024

Legal Counsel - Commercial and Regulatory


What you need to know about the role

Ideally this lawyer will be well-versed in technology, licensing and financial services areas. Because the job will involve drafting, editing and writing, exceptional writing skills are an absolute necessity.

Your day-to-day will include

This is a business facing role with regular exposure to senior stakeholders. The primary role responsibilities are:

  • 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 with key PayPal suppliers and partners

  • Partnering with PayPal legal team members across our global organisation and supporting senior colleagues on a variety strategic projects, regulatory issues and legal department operational matters

  • Creating and advising on templates, policies and procedures to address new requirements

  • Providing training on relevant topics

  • Identifying productivity improvements and helping to drive and direct process changes to ensure continuing efficiency.

What do you need to bring

  • Admitted as a solicitor with at least five year’s post-admission experience gained in a law firm or as in-house counsel

  • Experience in banking, payments, financial services or fintech

  • Ability to collaborate with senior management and cross functional stakeholders

  • Confident self-starter with a keen attention for detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

  • Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances

  • Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and matrixed organisation

  • Flexibility to work with colleagues in Europe, the United States and Asia and accommodate calls and deadlines aligned to their time zones

**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

Our Benefits:

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