Legal Director, Payments

Overview

At eBay, we’re changing how the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and reinventing the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We’re in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

Legal Director, Payments & Financial Services Strategic Partnerships

We’re building a fintech platform in the making. With over $70 billion in GMV in 2024, we are investing in the infrastructure and partnerships to scale payments and financial services in innovative ways. This is a pivotal moment to shape our payments and financial services strategy for the next 30 years.

This is not a plug-and-play role. We need an experienced thought leader to drive strategic deals with some of the world’s largest fintech companies, card networks, and other financial players, and help shape payments integration strategies for our marketplace ecosystem and beyond. You will have a real seat at the table.

A Day in the Life of Our Payments & Financial Services Guru

You’ll be the lead legal strategist for critical payments and financial services partnerships. You’ll be the trusted co-pilot for our business development, product, and engineering teams as they forge new alliances. You’ll untangle complex legal knots and structure deals to support ambitious goals. You’ll be :

• Juggler of Deals : From crafting partnerships with payment processors to launching new financial products, you’ll draft, negotiate, and advise on global agreements. Manage multiple high-stakes projects with a calm, strategic approach.
• A Regulatory Whisperer : Navigate the evolving payments and financial services regulations, translate complex legal jargon into clear guidance, and help teams move fast and effectively.
• The Go-To Problem-Solver : Provide practical, strategic counsel, propose creative solutions, and help build a more streamlined and efficient legal function.
• Team Player Extraordinaire : Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders across the company and worldwide, from BizDev to engineering, united by a common goal : building the future of commerce.

What You'll Need to Bring to the Table

Why You Should Care

This is your chance to make a tangible impact at a company that’s evolved for decades but is still changing daily. Our mission is to create economic opportunity for all, supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. We promote environmental and social responsibility as part of our DNA, powering a circular economy by extending product life and investing in sustainable practices.

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, balance perspectives, and are leaning into AI and other advanced technologies to work on cutting-edge projects that transform the e-commerce experience.

We’re building something truly new. Come join us.

Compensation and Benefits

The applicable base pay range depends on work location. For the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Metro, and Seattle Metro, the base pay range is $205,600 - $274,500. For all other U.S. locations, the range is $158,800 - $236,000.

Base pay offered may vary based on location, skills, and experience. Total compensation may include a target bonus, restricted stock units, and a full range of benefits including medical, retirement plans, PTO, and parental leave. Details will be provided with an offer.

Employees are in an at-will position. The Company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation at any time for performance, department needs, or market factors.

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