Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Content

About the job

As a Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Content you will join an Americas-based team that leads the strategy for defending the company in responses to governments and regulators. You will define a defense strategy, conduct investigations, collect and review information, and represent the company in engagements.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $252000 - $352000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, litigation, enforcement actions, and overlapping civil matters.
• Oversee the collection and production of accurate information in external submissions and disclosures.
• Provide legal advice on incidents and government and regulatory audits and exams.

Minimum qualifications:

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• 7 years of experience with legal, regulatory, and litigation matters, including addressing, minimizing and avoiding regulatory risk.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with affirmative litigation, including through industry associations.
• Experience engaging with regulators, such as State Attorneys General, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DoJ), and other content and media/consumer protection authorities.
• Experience coordinating across multi-jurisdictional regulatory and civil inquiries, driving consistent strategy and accuracy.
• Experience working with public company boards and their counsel, including special committees and audit committees.
• Familiarity with other regulators across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.