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Global Product Counsel
  

This could be your chance to practice pioneering law for an innovative global tech

company! eBay seeks an agile and creative attorney to join the legal team supporting eBay’s product and technology teams.  eBay is a global commerce leader serving more than 180 million users, and this role allows you to shape how the world buys, sells, and gives! Be part of a team that’s been genuinely committed to diversity and inclusion since its founding almost 30 years ago. Be yourself here, do your best work, build a strong team, and have a meaningful impact on people across the globe. We are looking for attorneys who want to build a marketplace that brings people together to spark unexpected joy. Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to talk to you.  

This is a full-time position based in the Bay Area, with hybrid office work (currently 3 days a week). 

 

Primary Responsibilities:  

In this role, you will primarily work with eBay’s Product and Technology teams, providing legal

support on the roll out of new features and functionality, categories and products. You will develop and deliver the legal strategy for key areas of our user experience, analyzing and advising on global regulatory, IP, privacy, marketing and consumer protection matters. You will enable our clients to provide a delightful customer experience, embracing the appropriate level of smart risk. You will work closely with specialists in our broader legal department to provide business-focused, end-to-end legal support and solutions to business and technology leaders.  

You will also interact regularly with functional groups within the Company on both transactional work and policy review, including Finance, Accounting, Corporate Development, Marketing, Tax, Information Security, Privacy, Trust and Risk. 

 

Job Requirements:  

6+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the technology space 

Practical product counseling experience strongly desired 

Experience in the following areas desired: 

• Regulatory  

• Intellectual property  

• Consumer protection 

• Commercial drafting and negotiation  

• Privacy/data protection  

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning  

Ability to build positive relationships quickly and interact with junior to senior business leaders with ease.  

Consistent record of providing strong legal analysis, but also practical business recommendations.

Can manage and deliver across a number of top-priority projects  

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills  

Flexible and agile problem solver, with the ability to tolerate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment 

Ability to cherish innovation, be a change maker, and believe that there is always room for improvement  

Flexibility with the scope and variety of projects to be undertaken 

Thrives in fast-paced work environment where change is happening every day  

Good sense of humor and team spirit 

JD from an ABA accredited law school  

State Bar membership

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment in California, Washington, or New York is expected in the range below.

$144,000 - $216,150

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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