PayPal
Sr. Director, US Regulatory Legal
$232K–$399K
New York City, New York, United States of America +5 · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
San Jose, California, United States of America
Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States of America - Experience
- 12+ years relevant experience; preferred qualification specifies 12+ years of US financial services regulatory law experience.
- Education
- Juris doctorate degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience; JD from an accredited law school preferred.
About the job
Leads PayPal’s US regulatory legal strategy and relationships with federal and state supervisory authorities, advising executives on regulatory risk, examinations, and product initiatives.
What you'll do
- Serve as lead counsel and primary interface for US federal and state financial services regulators; represent PayPal in regulatory engagements.
- Lead legal involvement in regulatory examinations and advise on product development and initiatives requiring US regulatory approval or clearance.
- Manage and develop US regulatory attorneys and coordinate with regulatory affairs, government relations, compliance, and risk teams.
What they ask for
- 12+ years relevant experience and a Juris doctorate degree, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Active bar membership required.
Nice to have
- 12+ years of US financial services regulatory law experience, including significant experience at a federal regulatory agency or in a senior in-house role at a payments company, bank, or fintech.
- Expertise in US payments regulation, money transmission, consumer financial protection, Bank Secrecy Act/AML, and electronic funds transfer requirements; experience managing examinations, enforcement proceedings, or state licensing.
Pay
USD 268,500.00 - 398,750.00 annually (base salary, New York City); USD 244,000.00 - 362,450.00 annually (base salary, Chicago); USD 268,500.00 - 398,750.00 annually (base salary, San Jose); USD 256,500.00 - 380,600.00 annually (base salary, Washington DC); USD 232,000.00 - 344,300.00 annually (base salary, Scottsdale); USD 232,000.00 - 344,300.00 annually (base salary, Omaha)
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