VP Legal Counsel, CFS, Credit & Venmo

PayPal

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
New York, NYChicago, ILSan Jose, CAWashington, DC
Salary
$250,000–$360,000 / yr
Posted
64 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 5, 2027

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $305k
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About PayPal

PayPal is a leading global digital wallet and online payment system, founded in 1998, that allows individuals and businesses to send, receive, and manage funds securely in over 200 markets.

PayPal currently has 49 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · VP Legal Counsel, CFS, Credit & Venmo

VP, Legal Counsel, CFS, Credit & Venmo serves as a senior executive leader on the Legal team, overseeing a high-performing group of product and regulatory lawyers. This role provides strategic legal counsel to the heads of Consumer Financial Services, Credit, and Venmo business lines. The position involves managing legal support models, overseeing outside counsel relationships, and implementing AI-based solutions to optimize workflows. Key responsibilities include advising on product design, marketing content, and compliance for features like buy now pay later and installment lending. The role requires deep expertise in federal and state regulations including EFTA, TILA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, FDCPA, ECOA, SCRA, and TCPA. Candidates must navigate the regulatory landscape of high-scale consumer payments platforms while managing risks associated with card network rules, ACH rules, and various state money transmitter laws.

What you'll do

  • Lead a high-performing team of product and regulatory lawyers supporting Consumer Financial Services, Credit, and Venmo business lines.
  • Serve as the primary legal advisor to senior leadership on business strategy, product development, and regulatory matters.
  • Provide legal guidance on the design and launch of credit products, including buy now pay later and installment lending.
  • Advise on federal and state financial regulations including TILA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, and money transmitter laws.
  • Manage outside counsel relationships and strategically oversee the legal budget across all relevant matters.
  • Implement AI-based solutions to optimize legal workflows and enhance team efficiency.
  • Engage with federal and state regulatory bodies to support audits, exams, and compliance reviews.
  • Review marketing content, terms, and disclosures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and third-party policies.

What we're looking for

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to a state bar in good standing.
  • 15+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial time in a senior executive or leadership role.
  • Expertise in consumer financial services, credit/lending regulations, and high-scale consumer payment platforms like Venmo.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws including EFTA, TILA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, FDCPA, ECOA, SCRA, and money transmitter laws.
  • Proven track record in fintech or financial services regarding product development, launch, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience engaging directly with federal and state regulatory agencies such as the CFPB and FTC.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and manage high-performing legal teams in a collaborative culture.
  • Exceptional executive communication skills to translate complex legal issues into actionable business guidance for senior leadership.

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