Director - Vendor Legal, People & Places

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal partner to People & Places leadership, providing strategic counsel that shapes vendor strategy, risk posture, and operational decision-making at a senior level
• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of complex Real Estate & Facilities, Design & Construction, and employee-related commercial contracts - both directly and through outside counsel - including domestic and international leasing transactions
• Manage outside counsel relationships effectively, including matter oversight, budget management, and quality control
• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of one attorney and one paralegal, delegating matters thoughtfully to ensure high-quality, timely legal support across the portfolio
• Set clear priorities and manage t

Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Summary: PayPal's Legal Department is seeking a Director of Vendor Legal for People & Places - a strategic, hands-on attorney who will lead legal support for a global portfolio of commercial contracts spanning Real Estate & Facilities, Design & Construction, and People operations. This role directly manages a team and serves as a trusted legal advisor to senior leadership across the People & Places organization. The ideal candidate brings deep commercial contracting experience, a track record of leading complex transactions (including leasing), and a genuine commitment to both client service and team development. Experience applying AI tools to contracting workflows is highly desirable; curiosity and willingness to innovate are equally valued. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Provide strategic legal advice and support to senior management, influencing business strategy an decision making. Anticipate regulatory and legal risks, and proactively design strategies to manage them. Perform legal and regulatory compliance risk assessments, propose creative solutions where applicable, and help advance business objectives. Manage escalations, collaborate across other teams and develop solutions to enable business partners to achieve their goals. Develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, leading the adoption of cutting-edge legal technologies and best practices. Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing forward-looking risk management strategies. Provide key inputs as an industry leader and expert, staying ahead of legal trends and influencing industry standards.

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