Paralegal, M&A
PayPal Inc.

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Job Description Summary:
PayPal is seeking to hire an experienced paralegal to support PayPal's legal team supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity investments, and M&A integration activities. This role can be based anywhere in the US, and will initially report to the Vice President, Corporate Legal & Secretary.

Job Description:
The Role

• Provide day-to-day support for various aspects of M&A and equity investment transactions, including:
  • coordinating due diligence efforts and integration activities;
  • supporting review of materials;
  • supporting signing and closing mechanics (including coordinating and tracking signature pages), assisting with preparation of legal documentation;
  • preparing and tracking execution of integration plans, and working to ensure that templates are in compliance with legal requirements and best practices; and
  • maintaining corporate records and databases with respect to M&A and investment activities.
• Work closely with a variety of key stakeholders, including in-house attorneys, outside counsel, Risk and Compliance, Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Investor Relations, Communications, HR, and business functions.
• Assist on formations, reorganizations, and dissolutions of subsidiaries, as well as other corporate transactions.
• Recommend and implement new processes and procedures to increase group efficiency and organization and the effectiveness of future M&A and equity investment transactions and M&A integration efforts.
• Assist with general corporate matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree or paralegal certificate (ABA approved) is required.
• 5+ years of relevant corporate paralegal experience supporting M&A and equity investment transactions.
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), online data rooms (e.g., RRD Venue) and subsidiary management databases (e.g., Diligent Entities).
• Qualified (or able to become qualified) as a notary public.
• Strong attention to detail and well-organized, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced work environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
• A high-level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills, well organized, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Team oriented and able to work collaboratively and effectively with business clients and other legal department members.
• Unquestioned ethics and integrity, sound judgment and high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours when necessary to complete projects in a timely fashion.

Subsidiary:
PayPal

Travel Percent:
0

New York City Only : The pay range for this position is as mentioned below per year, plus annual bonus. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary. All PayPal employees are shareholders in our Company, so equity is part of our total compensation plan. This role is also eligible for health insurance, stock purchase plans, retirement savings benefits, stock awards, life insurance and disability benefits, and paid time off for sick leave, parental leave, vacation and PTO. To learn more visit paypalbenefits.com. This information is provided per the New York City Human Rights Law. Base pay information is based on market location.

New York City Salary in USD: $103785 - $128205

Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:
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PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.

As part of PayPal's commitment to employees' health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

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