Full-Time

Senior Director

Global Product Counsel

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

eBay

eBay

10,001+ employees

Global online marketplace for buying and selling

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$184k - $312.4kAnnually

+ Target Bonus + Restricted Stock Units

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Jose, CA, USA

Excludes residents of Hawaii and New Mexico.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 12+ years of post-qualification experience in the technology space, with a preference for multi-jurisdiction platform-based business models
  • Strong product counseling experience, especially in a marketplace, shared economy, or similar business models
  • Experience in the following areas desired: Privacy/data protection, Regulatory, Intellectual property, Consumer protection, Commercial structuring, drafting, and negotiation
  • Ability to develop, inspire and lead a team of diverse legal professionals
  • Consistent record of thinking strategically and providing strong legal analysis, but also practical business recommendations
  • Can independently lead and deliver across multiple top-priority projects for yourself and your team
  • Ability to build positive relationships quickly and interact with and influence business leaders at all levels and across a complex matrix of global collaborators with ease
  • Flexible and agile problem solver, with the ability to tolerate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to love innovation, be a change maker, and believe that there is always room for improvement
  • Open mind with respect to 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
  • Law degree/State Bar membership
Responsibilities
  • In this role, you will be the senior legal advisor for leaders of eBay’s global Product and Technology teams, providing legal guidance on the design and roll out of new features and functionality, categories, policies and products on eBays marketplaces globally.
  • Your thought leadership will enable eBay to provide magical customer experiences and achieve bold objectives by finding creative solutions whilst adopting appropriate levels of risk.
  • You will develop and deliver the legal strategy for key areas of our user experience, analyzing and advising on regulatory, IP, privacy, artificial intelligence & machine learning, marketing and consumer protection matters.
  • You will lead, develop, and inspire a team of legal professionals.
  • You will work closely with specialists in our broader legal/GR department such as IP, Privacy, Litigation and global attorneys across eBay to provide business-focused, end-to-end legal support and solutions.
  • You will also interact regularly with other functional groups within the Company, including Payments, Trust, Risk, Accounting, Corporate Development, Tax, and Information Security.

eBay is an online marketplace where individuals and businesses can buy and sell a wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, and collectibles. Users can list items for auction or sell them at a fixed price through the 'Buy It Now' option. eBay stands out from competitors with its vast selection, user-friendly interface, and strong buyer and seller protections, including free shipping on many items. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless transactions while generating revenue through transaction fees, advertising, and subscription services.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$6.5M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The partnership with Liberis for revenue-based financing can significantly boost small business growth on the platform.
  • eBay's focus on recommerce and sustainability, exemplified by initiatives like Recommerce Day, aligns with growing consumer trends towards eco-friendly shopping.
  • The company's continuous technological advancements, such as AI-driven personalized recommendations, enhance the shopping experience and can drive higher engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Dropping American Express as a payment option may inconvenience some users and potentially reduce transaction volumes.
  • The competitive e-commerce landscape, with major players like Amazon and Alibaba, poses a constant threat to eBay's market share.

What makes eBay unique

  • eBay's strong presence in the recommerce sector sets it apart from other e-commerce giants focused primarily on new goods.
  • The platform's commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship, with a significant percentage of women-owned small businesses exporting globally, highlights its unique social impact.
  • eBay's AI-powered personal shopping assistant and advanced promotional tools provide sellers with innovative ways to enhance their visibility and sales.

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