PayPal
VP, Legal – Employment
PayPal, New York, New York, us, 10261
The CompanyPayPal 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.We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do.Job Description Summary:PayPal is seeking a high caliber, experienced attorney, with a strong background in employment law to join PayPal’s global legal team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across PayPal and interact with senior executives and legal colleagues who support PayPal in more than 200 markets around the world. Reporting to the SVP & General Counsel, this position has responsibility to advise on employment legal matters within the enterprise and works cross-functionally and collaboratively with legal and people team colleagues to provide legal support on a global basis. This role combines strategic guidance, legal advice, and policy oversight to ensure PayPal’s workforce practices align with local and international employment laws.Job Description:Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead PayPal’s employment legal strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.Provide advice and counsel to executive leadership and people team professionals on a broad range of employment issues including recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; leaves of absence; wage and hour compliance; EEO compliance; restrictive covenants; and contingent worker issues.Act as a strategic advisor on complex/sensitive employee relations and workplace relations matters and help resolve matters through pre-dispute resolution and/or positioning the company for potential employment litigation.Draft and negotiate employment, settlement and termination agreements.Review and provide guidance on drafting and development of people policies and procedures globally.Lead and/or provide guidance to internal investigators on internal people/compliance investigations.Defend, supervise and manage employment-related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel and responding to administrative charges, complaints, attorney’s letters, settlement demands and claims globally. Negotiate appropriate resolutions to claims and other pending matters.Manage the legal budget associated with supporting this vertical and select and manage outside counsel, where necessary.Qualifications and Experience
PayPal seeks an outstanding legal executive with broad international/global exposure, with significant experience in a senior role; in-house legal experience is strongly preferred.The successful candidate must bring a proven track record of addressing complex legal and business matters across a spectrum of areas including general employment, workplace relations, and immigration.Experience in working as a trusted advisor to the executive team on sensitive legal issues and business strategies is important.Excellent knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, etc.) with a particular emphasis on California employment law.Exceptional writing skills, with attention to detail and ability to generate creative original drafted documents.Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate and help non-experts understand applicable regulations and requirements.15+ years of experience practicing either in-house (or in an equivalent setting) or at a reputable law firm.Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Admitted to/member of a state bar.Additional Job Description:Subsidiary:
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15PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.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
paypalbenefits.com .The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $250,000 to $360,000.For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace.Our Benefits:At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. 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.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
paypalbenefits.com .Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: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.Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued.
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Develop and lead PayPal’s employment legal strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.Provide advice and counsel to executive leadership and people team professionals on a broad range of employment issues including recruiting; hiring; employee relations; discipline and terminations; internal investigations; leaves of absence; wage and hour compliance; EEO compliance; restrictive covenants; and contingent worker issues.Act as a strategic advisor on complex/sensitive employee relations and workplace relations matters and help resolve matters through pre-dispute resolution and/or positioning the company for potential employment litigation.Draft and negotiate employment, settlement and termination agreements.Review and provide guidance on drafting and development of people policies and procedures globally.Lead and/or provide guidance to internal investigators on internal people/compliance investigations.Defend, supervise and manage employment-related claims and litigation, including managing outside counsel and responding to administrative charges, complaints, attorney’s letters, settlement demands and claims globally. Negotiate appropriate resolutions to claims and other pending matters.Manage the legal budget associated with supporting this vertical and select and manage outside counsel, where necessary.Qualifications and Experience
PayPal seeks an outstanding legal executive with broad international/global exposure, with significant experience in a senior role; in-house legal experience is strongly preferred.The successful candidate must bring a proven track record of addressing complex legal and business matters across a spectrum of areas including general employment, workplace relations, and immigration.Experience in working as a trusted advisor to the executive team on sensitive legal issues and business strategies is important.Excellent knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations (including ADA, ADEA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, etc.) with a particular emphasis on California employment law.Exceptional writing skills, with attention to detail and ability to generate creative original drafted documents.Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate and help non-experts understand applicable regulations and requirements.15+ years of experience practicing either in-house (or in an equivalent setting) or at a reputable law firm.Juris Doctor or equivalent degree. Admitted to/member of a state bar.Additional Job Description:Subsidiary:
PayPalTravel Percent:
15PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.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
paypalbenefits.com .The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $250,000 to $360,000.For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace.Our Benefits:At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. 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.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
paypalbenefits.com .Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: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.Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued.
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