Senior Regulatory Counsel

Job Title: Senior Regulatory Counsel

Location: London, England, United Kingdom (or Amsterdam, Netherlands)

About Us:

At Discord, we serve over 200 million people monthly, primarily bringing gamers together to socialize, strategize, and enjoy shared experiences. Our platform plays a critical role in the future of gaming, where we help users connect before, during, and after their gaming sessions. Join us in shaping the future of communication for millions of users worldwide!

Role Overview:

Discord is looking for an experienced Senior Regulatory Counsel to join our legal team. This role will focus on leading and executing Discord's regulatory response and proactive engagement strategies across the EU/UK and Australia, particularly concerning online safety and content moderation. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role suited to someone who thrives in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring our compliance while also advocating for Discord’s interests as we navigate the evolving legal environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Regulatory Response: Lead Discord’s responses to regulatory requests. Assess risks and opportunities, gather necessary data, and draft compelling, accurate responses to meet obligations and promote Discord’s interests.
• Engagement with Regulators: Present Discord’s approach to regulatory compliance to relevant authorities and stakeholders. Build strong relationships with regulators to ensure our practices align with evolving regulations.
• Collaboration: Work alongside product counsel on regulatory compliance-related updates to products, ensuring that changes align with legal requirements.
• Monitoring Regulations: Stay informed on new and updated regulations in the UK, EU, and Australia, anticipating enforcement risks and guiding the organization on compliance.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with public policy and communications teams to shape Discord’s safety communications and ensure a consistent narrative across platforms.
• Templates and Practices: Maintain up-to-date templates for company practices on key topics like privacy, security, and teen safety. Ensure the company’s practices align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Defensive Legal Matters: If workload permits, support defensive responses to consumer complaints, small claims, and other related issues.

What You Should Have:

• Experience: 10+ years working in regulatory law related to internet regulation, specifically around user safety, minor safety, privacy, data protection, and consumer protection.
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of UK/EU and Australia regulatory landscapes, including the UK & Australian Online Safety Act and the EU Digital Services Act. Familiarity with GDPR, AI Act, and other privacy/data protection laws is a plus.
• Regulatory Engagement: Experience working with regulators in the UK, EU, or Australia and responding to formal inquiries from regulatory agencies.
• Licensing: A valid license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience working in the social media, communication/messaging, content, or gaming industries is highly preferred.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and achieve results.
• Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate strategically, independently, and with sound judgment.
• Diversity & Inclusion: A commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with Discord and the video game industry.
• Relevant litigation experience in online safety or content regulation.

Why Discord?

Discord is at the intersection of gaming and social communication, and we are poised to make an even greater impact on how people connect and share experiences online. Join us in our mission to continue evolving the platform for millions of users worldwide.