Director, Legal Counsel - BCDC

Description

The BCDC business unit is a cross-functional team of high performers, serial entrepreneurs, and crypto thought leaders that are focused on driving inclusion and access to the next generation of financial services and playing a meaningful role in the development and adoption of the digital asset ecosystem globally. The Director, Legal Counsel – BCDC will play a key role in helping BCDC in its mission.

• Advising on the legal implications of potential BCDC commercial transactions, new products and experiences, customer terms and conditions, vendor engagements, and marketing materials;
• Developing BCDC-related policies, training, and toolkits;
• Addressing threshold regulatory questions regarding BCDC initiatives, including applicability of federal securities laws, commodities laws, laws regarding illicit finance, and applicable state level regulations;
• Staying apprised of legal and regulatory developments with the potential to impact BCDC and keeping BCDC team members informed of same;
• Coordinating with international legal colleagues in support of BCDC initiatives outside of the United States;
• Assisting the Government Relations team in evaluating and responding to notices of proposed rule making and requests for comment issued by regulatory agencies; and
• Representing Pay Pal’s interests and interfacing with regulatory agencies, enforcement authorities, and external counsel, as appropriate.

• Professional experience or equivalent degree with excellent academic credentials.
• Ten or more years of experience practicing as an attorney at a regulatory agency, in‑house, or at a reputable law firm, with at least two of those years focused on financial technology, payment systems, digital assets, financial regulation, including securities law, commodities law, banking law, or illicit finance.
• Understanding of the technological variants of digital asset ecosystems and frameworks strongly preferred.
• Team oriented, with a strong sense of humor, unquestioned ethics and integrity, sound judgment, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with, and strong interest in, Pay Pal, Venmo, mobile and alternative payments, emerging payments technology, and the payments industry. Experience with international remittances a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, tolerate change and ambiguity, and take ownership of projects and tasks.
• Admitted to, and in good standing with, a state bar.

At Pay Pal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. We offer comprehensive, choice‑based programs to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

New York City, New York: $ – $ annually

San Jose, California: $ – $ annually

Chicago, Illinois: $ – $ annually

Austin, Texas: $ – $ annually

Scottsdale, Arizona: $ – $ annually

Omaha, Nebraska: $ – $ annually

Additional compensation may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Pay Pal 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, Pay Pal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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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 Pay Pal 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 Pay Pal.