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About the Role

eBay is seeking an experienced payments product lawyer to help shape the future of payments and financial services on one of the world's largest marketplaces. This role offers a unique opportunity to advise on products from idea to launch, tackle novel legal and regulatory questions at the intersection of technology, commerce, and financial services, and contribute to eBay's evolution as a fintech platform.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, and Operations from ideation through launch and beyond.
Dig into product requirements, user experiences, funds flows, and technical architecture to understand product development.
Navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape for payments and financial services.
Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for Product, Business, and Engineering teams.
Develop practical solutions that enable innovation while managing risk responsibly.
Advise on new payments products, features, and experiences from concept through launch.
Develop a deep understanding of how money moves across eBay and the broader payments ecosystem.
Help build smarter ways of working as the payments business evolves, including developing practical frameworks, playbooks, and product review processes.
Serve as a trusted advisor, comfortable with ambiguity and focused on finding responsible paths forward.
Collaborate with colleagues across Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, Privacy, Operations, and Legal, as well as teams around the world.

Requirements

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 relevant legal experience, with significant experience providing payments counseling to fintechs, financial services, and/or technology companies.
Meaningful experience partnering directly with Product and Engineering teams and advising throughout the product lifecycle—from early design and development through launch and ongoing operation.
Deep knowledge of the payments ecosystem and the legal and regulatory frameworks that apply to payments products, particularly in the context of merchants, marketplaces, or technology platforms.
Familiarity with money transmission, electronic funds transfers and consumer protection, card network rules, bank payments, financial crime and sanctions requirements, and other laws, regulations, and industry rules relevant to payments.
Ability and curiosity to get into the details, including understanding product requirements, user journeys, technical systems, and funds flows.
Excellent judgment and the ability to navigate novel legal questions where the law, technology, or business model may be evolving.
A practical, solutions-oriented mindset.
Ability to communicate complicated legal concepts plainly and give clear advice.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and operate with autonomy.
Comfort with ambiguity and a bias for action.
A sense of humor and an ability not to take yourself too seriously.

Skills

Payments counseling
Product lifecycle advising
Payments ecosystem knowledge
Legal and regulatory framework navigation
Money transmission
Electronic funds transfers
Consumer protection
Card network rules
Bank payments
Financial crime and sanctions requirements
Communication
Problem-solving
Collaboration
Adaptability

Location

San Francisco Bay Area
New York City Metro
Seattle Metro
Other U.S. work locations

Work Type

Remote

Experience Level

10+ years of relevant legal experience

Education Level

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state

Salary/Compensations

$210,800 - $281,400 (San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Metro and Seattle Metro)
$162,800 - $244,000 (All other U.S. work locations)

Benefits

Target bonus
Restricted stock units
Full range of medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
PTO
Parental leave

About the Company

eBay is a global ecommerce leader changing the way the world shops and sells.
The platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets.
eBay is a fintech platform in the making, with payments at the heart of the experience.
The company is committed to pushing boundaries and reinventing the future of ecommerce.
eBay's mission is to create economic opportunity for all, helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals succeed.
Promoting environmental and social responsibility is part of eBay's DNA, powering a circular economy and investing in sustainable business practices.
eBay fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognizing that different perspectives drive innovation.
The company is leaning in hard on AI and other advanced technologies, providing a challenging and dynamic environment to work on cutting-edge projects.

Equal Opportunity

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, and disability, or other legally protected status.
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com.
eBay is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.