Legal Director, Payments

Overview Legal Director, Payments & Financial Services Strategic Partnerships At eBay, we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. 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 to connect people and build communities that create economic opportunity for all. What You’ll Do This is not a plug and play role. We need an experienced thought leader to help drive critical 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 Juggler of Deals: From crafting partnerships with payment processors to launching new financial products, you’ll be drafting, negotiating, and advising on agreements that are crucial to our global growth. You’ll manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously. A Regulatory Whisperer: Navigate the payments and financial services regulation landscape, translating complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice to help our teams move fast and effectively. The Go-To Problem-Solver: Provide practical, strategic counsel, propose creative solutions, and help us build a more streamlined and efficient legal function. Team Player Extraordinaire: Collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders across the company and around the world, from BizDev to engineering, united by the goal of shaping the future of commerce. What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table A J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state. 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on commercial and strategic transactions in the payments or fintech space, including payment networks, card issuers, credit providers, acquirers/processors, fintechs, and financial institutions. Proven track record in high-stakes negotiations and advising on the legal complexities of financial services products. Technical understanding of the payments and financial ecosystem, especially as relevant to merchants and marketplaces. Familiarity with acquirers, card networks and their operating rules. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with comfort in ambiguity and a bias for action. A positive, collaborative attitude and a sense of humor to balance the serious nature of legal work. Why you should care This is your chance to make a tangible impact at a company that is a household name and continues to evolve every day. Our mission is to create economic opportunity for all, helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals succeed. We promote environmental and social responsibility as part of our DNA, supporting a circular economy by extending product lifetimes and investing in sustainable practices. We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognizing that different perspectives drive innovation and create a more equitable environment for employees and sellers. We are leveraging AI and other advanced technologies to provide a dynamic environment for cutting-edge projects that transform the e-commerce experience. We’re building something truly new. Come join us. Compensation & Benefits The applicable base pay range for this position is dependent on work location. The base pay range in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Metro and Seattle Metro is expected to be in the range below: $205,600 - $274,500 The base pay range for all other U.S. work locations is expected to be in the range below: $158,800 - $236,000 Base pay offered may vary depending on location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include additional elements such as a target bonus and restricted stock units, along with a full range of benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off). Details will be provided if an offer is extended. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require accommodations, please contact . We will respond to accommodation requests as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement for information about our commitment to digital accessibility. The eBay Jobs website uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies. Privacy information is available in the Privacy Center. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17