Senior Regulatory Counsel - United Kingdom

Job Title: Senior Regulatory Counsel

• Company: Discord
• Location: London, England (Remote options in Amsterdam, Netherlands also available)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Type: Apply Now

About the Role

Discord is seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Counsel to join its legal team. This role is focused on leading and implementing Discord’s regulatory response strategy for the EU/UK and Australia, primarily on matters related to online safety and content moderation. You’ll be responsible for monitoring evolving regulations, managing inquiries from regulators, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with the latest legal requirements.

If you're interested in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you’ll face the challenges of rapidly scaling companies in a constantly evolving regulatory landscape, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Responses: Lead Discord's responses to regulatory requests, assess the potential risks posed by inquiries, and draft responses that align with company obligations and interests.
• Regulatory Engagement: Meet with and present Discord’s approach to regulatory compliance to relevant authorities.
• Collaboration: Work with product counsel on regulatory responses and advise on compliance-related product updates.
• Monitoring and Risk Management: Stay updated on new and evolving regulations (like the UK & Australian Online Safety Act, EU Digital Services Act), anticipate enforcement risks, and update the team on changes.
• Public Policy and Communications: Collaborate with public policy and communications teams, contributing to Discord’s safety communications strategy and overall narrative.
• Template Maintenance: Maintain up-to-date templates on company practices and positions related to privacy, security, teen safety, and more.
• Additional Legal Support: Depending on workload and interest, provide support for defending Discord against consumer complaints and related issues.

What Discord is Looking For

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory legal work related to Internet regulation, particularly around user safety, privacy, data protection, and consumer protection.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory landscapes in the UK/EU and Australia, including key laws such as the UK & Australian Online Safety Act and EU Digital Services Act. Understanding of GDPR, AI Act, privacy rights, and data protection is a plus.
• Experience in preparing and submitting responses to regulatory inquiries and meeting with regulators in the UK, EU, or Australia.
• A license to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Prior experience working with social media, messaging, content, or gaming companies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and drive results.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with Discord and the video game industry.
• Relevant litigation experience is a plus.

Why Discord?

• Mission-Driven: Discord plays a vital role in the future of gaming, creating spaces for people to connect and interact around their favorite games and interests.
• Impact: You’ll help shape the future of the platform with your regulatory expertise and have a tangible impact on the company’s global operations.
• Work Culture: Be part of a dynamic, innovative team focused on ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving industry.

If you are passionate about regulatory work, online safety, and working in the gaming industry, this role at Discord provides the opportunity to make an impact while helping shape the future of the platform.