Senior Product Counsel, eBay
Payments
$158.8-239.8k
Salary shown applicable to California, other locations may vary
3 days a week in office
Leading online marketplace
Job no longer available
Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$158.8-239.8k
Salary shown applicable to California, other locations may vary
3 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the fintech space, including in-house experience with payments matters in the context of internet or technology companies and/or relevant law firm work
- Practical product counseling experience strongly desired
- Regulatory Consumer financial protection
- US state and federal money transmission laws and EU Payment Service Directives
- Commercial and consumer lending and alternative financing
- Card network rules
- Privacy/data protection
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Experience in the following areas is also strongly preferred: commercial and consumer lending, loan brokering, alternative forms of financing (e.g., receivables-based financing), and card network rules
- Technical understanding of the payments and financial ecosystem, especially as relevant to marketplaces
- Ability to build positive relationships quickly and interact with junior to senior business leaders with ease
- Consistent record of providing strong legal analysis, but also practical business recommendations
- Strong curiosity about alternative payments, emerging payments technology, and the fintech industry
- Can manage and deliver across a number of top-priority projects
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Flexible and agile problem solver, with the ability to tolerate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to cherish innovation, be a change maker, and believe that there is always room for improvement
- Flexibility with the scope and variety of projects to be undertaken
- Thrives in fast-paced work environment where change is happening every day
- Good sense of humor and team spirit
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- State Bar membership
What the job involves
- EBay seeks an agile and creative attorney to join the legal team supporting eBay’s product and technology teams
- EBay is a global commerce leader serving more than 180 million users, and this role allows you to shape how the world buys, sells, and gives! Be part of a team that’s been genuinely committed to diversity and inclusion since its founding almost 30 years ago
- Be yourself here, do your best work, build a strong team, and have a meaningful impact on people across the globe. We are looking for attorneys who want to build a marketplace that brings people together to spark unexpected joy
- In this role, you will primarily work with eBay’s Payments Product and Financial Services teams, providing legal support on the roll out of new features and functionality, categories and products with an eye towards global scalability
- You will develop and deliver the legal strategy for key areas of our user checkout experience with the ability to translate primarily European and US financial regulations into clear requirements for product and engineering teams
- You will enable our clients to provide a delightful customer checkout experience, embracing the appropriate level of smart risk
- You will work closely with our Payments Regulatory and Commercial team in our broader legal department to provide business-focused, end-to-end legal support and solutions to business and technology leaders
- You will also interact regularly with functional groups within the Company on both transactional work and policy review, including Anti-Money Laundering/Sanctions Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Corporate Development, Marketing, Tax, Internal Audit, Information Security, Privacy, Trust, Government Relations and Risk
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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