Regulatory Counsel, Competition

Google Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in London is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure compliance with laws and mitigate risks across teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of attorney-level experience and expertise in legal and regulatory matters. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders to interpret legal requirements and provide advisory support.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or authorized to practice law.
• 10 years of experience with legal and regulatory matters.
• 10 years of attorney-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laws into requirements for Compliance and Engineering teams.
• Provide legal advice on compliance programs.
• Manage discussions with government and regulators.

Skills

Legal expertise

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Requirements

• 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.
• 10 years of experience with legal, regulatory, and litigation matters, including addressing, minimizing, and avoiding regulatory risk.
• 10 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.

Preferred qualifications

Experience developing, evaluating, and maintaining programs that ensure products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitments.

• Experience with working with public company boards and their counsel, including special committees and audit committees.
• Experience working with public company boards and their counsel, including special committees and audit committees.
• Experience working with technology companies and ability to understand technical issues.

About the job

Regulatory Affairs helps the company innovate responsibly and comply with laws around the world. We partner with teams across Global Affairs, Product Areas, and the rest of the company to ensure constructive engagement with governments and regulators while mitigating risk.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laws and other compliance obligations into requirements for Compliance, Business, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Provide legal advice on compliance programs and policies to help mitigate risk.
• Manage government and regulator discussions, agreements, and disclosures on compliance readiness efforts.

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