The Company

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. 

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.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

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 – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This Senior Legal Counsel role resides in the Legal Brazil & LATAM team as part of the International Legal organization that provides legal advice to all PayPal's international markets.

The Legal Brazil & LATAM team supports PayPal business leaders and other internal clients in approximately 38 jurisdictions on relevant payment and financial laws and regulations, existing client relationships, business development activities, marketing initiatives, and the development and launch of new products and services.

You will drive major cross-functional initiatives across the business, tackling diverse and complex legal and regulatory matters associated with our payment products. You will provide strategic legal counseling to internal product, business, and technical teams to identify and mitigate legal risk in Brazil and other LATAM countries.

Job Description:

PayPal is one of the leading global payments companies in the world. Initially conceived and designed for web payments, PayPal’s mobile and point of sale solutions have altered the payments landscape by blurring the lines between e-commerce and traditional brick and mortar commerce. PayPal’s innovative technology and approaches to payments, coupled with an increasingly complex and demanding legal and regulatory environment, provide robust career opportunities for attorneys motivated and driven by creative clients and a fast paced, cutting-edge culture.

We are seeking a high caliber and energetic attorney, with 5-8+ years of experience in technology and financial services regulation to join our Brazil & LATAM Legal team. This attorney will work closely with other global product attorneys and product teams to provide best-in-class legal and regulatory guidance as these teams develop, implement and update PayPal’s products and services. (PCD candidates will also be considered)

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise and passion in a collaborative, fast-paced and engaging setting that continuously strives for excellence, customer satisfaction, compliance, innovation, and industry leadership.

This position is based in Sao Paulo and will report to the Head of Legal, Brazil & LATAM. To succeed in this challenging role, the candidate should be self-motivated, independent and well-organized with excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. He/she should be proficient in English (additional fluency in Spanish is preferred). This position also requires business acumen, strategic and creative thinking, strong project leadership, communication skills and multi-tasking capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice and support to PayPal business leaders and other internal clients in Brazil and other LATAM countries on relevant payment and financial laws and regulations, existing client relationships, business development activities, marketing initiatives, and the development and launch of new products and services.
• Supporting strong relationships with Brazilian regulators, including the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD), and the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE).
• Leading review of User Agreement, Privacy Policy and product related marketing materials, public relations and corporate communications.
• Analyzing new initiatives to help ensure activities align with the PayPal User Agreement and PayPal Acceptable Use Policy.
• Monitoring and advising on new and emerging legal and regulatory developments impacting Brazil and LATAM operations, including identifying trends and potential impacts on business activities.
• Advising the business on product, marketing and general legal risks, including payments, AML, privacy, consumer protection.
• Collaborating with legal and business colleagues across PayPal globally on matters involving the resolution of legal issues.
• Partnering with Compliance, Risk, Audit and other stakeholders to ensure the support of business objectives.

Skills & Experience:  Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate experience and competence with the following.

• 5-8 or more years of experience practicing either in-house at a technology company or a financial services provider (or in an equivalent setting) or at a top-tier law firm.
• Familiarity with, and strong interest in, financial services (especially payments), as well as technology.
• Experience in regulatory affairs and previous interactions with regulators in Brazil.
• General legal background and experience with common issues related to AML, consumer protection, privacy, corporate, currency controls, foreign exchange, litigation and intellectual property. Experience with online businesses, either as a lawyer or as an entrepreneur, will also be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity.
• Can take ownership of projects and tasks which, in many cases, will be matters of first impression.
   

Qualifications:  In addition to the above Skills & Experience, candidates should possess the following qualifications.

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree.  Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
• Exceptional writing skills, with attention to detail and ability to generate creative original drafted documents.
• Outstanding oral communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities.
• Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances.
• Confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively provide sound legal advice, exercise good business judgment, work well with other attorneys, senior management and cross-functional stakeholders, and implement policies and processes.
• Good sense of humor.

This position will also consider PCD candidates, but it is not a requirement.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

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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, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

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 https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Who We Are:

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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.  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 [email protected].  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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