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.
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.
Job Description Summary: 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. PayPal is seeking a high caliber, experienced and energetic attorney to lead PayPal’s Global Data Protection legal team.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
- Guiding business leaders and effectively counseling multiple business partners in a matrix organization on data privacy and data security legal requirements on information security and technology initiatives.
- Serving as a key subject matter expert and advisor to PayPal lawyers and advising key functional areas and regional business units on data security requirements.
- Ensuring adherence to global data security and information security laws, while enabling the development and execution of data driven business initiatives.
- Providing legal guidance on the company’s global data security and technology infrastructure programs and providing support to our product, platform and technology teams around implementation, maintenance and compliance with data security obligations.
- Supporting the Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Information Officer organizations, including drafting and/or reviewing applicable security and technology policies, standards and programs.
- Coordinating with local lawyers in-country to evaluate and, where appropriate, help design products, services and technologies for compliance with local data security regulations.
- Working with Compliance colleagues, including PayPal’s Data Protection Officer, in developing and providing business partners general and targeted data security counseling and training.
- Advising on legal and regulatory developments impacting data privacy and data security.
- Managing potential liability and other legal aspects related to data security incidents and supporting the company’s incident response program.
- Advising on responses to regulatory inquiries on data security issues.
- Managing outside counsel and third-party consulting firms on discreet data security projects, as needed.
- Contributing legal expertise on data security matters as part of due diligence activities around business partners, services providers and other partnerships and ventures.
Skills & Experience:
- In-depth knowledge of cutting edge IT, web, mobile, and payment ecosystem technologies.
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity, authentication, and network monitoring and security legal requirements.
- Experience providing practical advice to clients on data use and protection issues.
- Familiarity with financial services technology and emerging technology.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to tolerate change and ambiguity.
- Responsible and pragmatic with a passion to solve complex problems.
- Facility with a team-based approach to subject matter management and knowledge sharing.
- The successful candidate will enthusiastically partner with PayPal colleagues across our global organization.
Qualifications:
- 10 or more years of experience practicing either in-house or at a reputable law firm.
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree. Admitted to a state bar.
- Exceptional writing skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Results oriented, proactive, responsible and pragmatic.
- Relevant technical certifications, such as CISM, CISSP, or CIPP preferred.
PayPal 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 U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $118700 to $246290.
For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers a flexible work environment.
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.
