Legal Counsel, Arbitration

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - San Jose, CA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

PayPal's Legal Team is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in arbitration and litigation to join its Litigation Team. The role involves acting as lead counsel representing PayPal in court and arbitration proceedings, managing disputes from initial communications to final resolution. This hybrid position requires some in-office attendance and offers the opportunity to directly try cases as in-house counsel.

Responsibilities

• Represent PayPal in arbitration and litigation in North America on assigned matters.
• Engage in all aspects of litigation matters, including research, pre-litigation communications, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, conferences, mediations, trials, and appeals.
• Execute arbitration strategies to ensure PayPal's interests are represented effectively and efficiently.
• Track and report key metrics related to representation in arbitration and litigation matters.
• Develop strong rapport and working relationships with legal team members and business counterparts.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to assist the litigation team.
• Review and analyze customer agreements and website content to identify and mitigate potential risk.
• Advise internal stakeholders on trends and changes in relevant statutes and regulations.
• Manage and leverage data to drive decisions on litigation management and report on risks facing the company.

Requirements

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in all aspects of arbitration and litigation management.
• Experience coordinating and responding to discovery requests.
• Prior experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
• Ability to quickly assess legal exposure and provide concise legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Skilled oral and written communicator.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with PayPal, mobile payments, emerging payment technology, and the payments industry.
• Experience handling cases involving claims arising out of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act and other relevant acts.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible work environment
• Employee shares options