Senior Regulatory Counsel - London UK

📌 Role: Senior Regulatory Counsel

Location: London, UK (or Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Type: Full-Time (International hire via PEO)

Team: Legal – Regulatory, Litigation & Compliance

Reports to: VP & Deputy General Counsel

⚖️ What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead regulatory engagement across the UK, EU, and Australia, particularly focused on online safety, content moderation, and platform compliance.
• Respond to regulatory requests: organize data, draft responses, and represent Discord’s interests.
• Present to regulators and government bodies (e.g. Ofcom, eSafety Commissioner, EU regulators).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product counsel, public policy, and communications to ensure alignment and legal readiness.
• Track and interpret evolving laws and enforcement trends: DSA, UK & Australian Online Safety Acts, GDPR, AI Act, etc.
• Maintain internal guidance docs and templates (for privacy, teen safety, etc.).
• Possibly manage consumer complaints, legal claims, or small-scale disputes.

✅ Requirements:

• 10+ years legal experience, preferably in regulatory law involving internet platforms or digital content.
• Deep knowledge of EU/UK/AU regulatory frameworks:
• DSA
• UK & Australian Online Safety Acts
• GDPR, data protection, and privacy
• AI governance and consumer protection
• Licensed to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
• Skilled in direct regulator engagement and formal communications (RFI responses, policy position statements).
• Legal experience within tech, social media, messaging, gaming, or communications platforms.
• Excellent judgment, emotional intelligence, and project ownership skills.
• Proven ability to balance legal compliance and business strategy.

🌟 Bonus Points:

• Experience with Discord or gaming platforms.
• Litigation background.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-paced change.
• Experience in cross-border legal strategy.

💼 Why This Role Is Unique:

• Discord operates in an evolving regulatory climate — you’d be a foundational voice in shaping how it navigates global compliance while scaling rapidly.
• This is a frontline, high-impact legal role influencing platform policy, user safety, and public-facing compliance narratives.
• If you enjoy strategic legal work and interfacing with regulators on cutting-edge internet law, this is a rare opportunity.