Manage, mentor, and develop a team of attorneys and legal professionals across multiple jurisdictions
Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, influencing business strategy and decision-making
Anticipate regulatory and legal risks, proactively design strategies to manage them
Influence long-term success strategy of the function, driving innovation and continuous improvement in legal practices
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
Collaborate with other legal and compliance teams and cross-functional groups to support initiatives globally

12+ years relevant experience
Juris doctorate degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience
15+ years of experience in financial technology, payment systems, digital assets, financial regulation, including securities law, commodities law, banking law, or illicit finance
Understanding of technological variants of digital asset ecosystems and frameworks, particularly those for stablecoins, strongly preferred
Proven track record in building, attracting and developing talent to their fullest potential
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
Excellent project management skills, well organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

Senior Director, Legal Counsel – Crypto

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