Sr Legal Counsel, Advertising Job at PayPal in Chicago

Sr Legal Counsel, Advertising

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PayPal 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.

Job Description Summary

PayPal’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced, creative, and collaborative attorney to join our Commercial Legal team, supporting PayPal’s growing Ads business. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated lawyer who thrives on solving complex challenges, balancing risk with innovation, and working cross‑functionally to enable business growth.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented legal advice to enable business strategy while managing legal risk.
• Participate in complex problem resolution, providing expert legal advice on high‑stakes issues and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Partner with business counterparts across the enterprise to help drive the delivery of effective legal services.
• Manage legal risks and safeguard PayPal's legal interests, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks.
• Escalate complex issues to senior legal leadership where appropriate.

Expected Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience and a Juris Doctorate degree OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

About the Role

You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of contracts that support both the buy‑side and sales‑side of PayPal’s Ads business. This includes agreements with data providers, ad platforms, technology vendors, and advertising partners, as well as sales‑side advertising and revenue‑sharing arrangements for PayPal properties.

You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, procurement, and other members of the Legal team to design scalable contracting strategies, streamline workflows, and implement efficient processes to handle high‑volume contract needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements, including:
  • Insertion orders, affiliate network agreements, and revenue‑sharing partnerships
  • Technology, SaaS, and data vendor contracts
  • Professional services and other operational agreements supporting the Ads business
• Provide concise, practical, and business‑focused legal advice to help teams move quickly and responsibly.
• Advise on privacy, data use, and regulatory risks related to advertising partnerships and technologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop procurement and vendor‑management strategies.
• Partner with colleagues across Legal to design and implement efficient, scalable contracting processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in‑house or at a law firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in advertising, media, or digital marketing transactions.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting, data privacy, and technology transactions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a sharp attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a pragmatic and solution‑oriented approach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Us

At PayPal, you’ll work alongside passionate colleagues who believe in advancing financial inclusion and innovation. As part of our Legal team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the frameworks that support PayPal’s next‑generation advertising and commerce solutions.

Compensation

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $152,500 to $262,350. Actual compensation is based on various factors, including work location and relevant skills and experience. Total compensation may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Benefits

PayPal offers a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible work environment, employee stock options, health and life insurance, and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal 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, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.