Director, Legal Counsel - LATAM & Canada

Single PositionView All JobsDirector, Legal Counsel - LATAM & CanadaMexico City, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico No longer accepting applications.Requisition IDR0137079Time TypeFull timeThe CompanyPayPal 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.We are glad you are taking an interest in your career. As a reminder, there are eligibility rules that determine whether or not you can be considered for a job.Please review eligibility rules on the Exchange here and apply only if you meet all criteria.Job Title:Director, Legal Counsel - LATAM & CanadaCareer Level:CL9 - Director, Legal CounselJob Summary:PayPal is seeking an experienced financial regulatory attorney to expertly guide PayPal in LATAM and Canada on its mission to remain one of the most trusted brands. Leveraging vision and a pragmatic approach, the Legal Director will set the overall direction for the financial regulatory legal team in LATAM and Canada. The Legal Director will work closely with legal colleagues who support PayPal in more than 200 markets around the world as part of a diverse legal team on regulatory matters. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your leadership skills, as well as your regulatory expertise and passion in a collaborative, fast paced and engaging setting that continuously strives for excellence. This position is based in Mexico City and will report to the Vice President, Legal Financial Regulation.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...