Remote Legal Counsel — Compliance & Digital Regulations

ESL FACEIT Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) seeks a Legal Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting to VP Privacy, Digital Regulations, Risk & Compliance, you will manage compliance matters in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include AML, Digital Regulations (DSA, UK Online Safety Act), privacy governance, policy drafting, and cross-functional collaboration; also handle insurance considerations and staff training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant legal experience in compliance or data protection.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU GDPR, DSA, Online Safety Act.
• Excellent analytical and research skills; able to draft and review policies.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, CIPP/E) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML compliance work and sanctions checks.
• Implement digital regulation requirements (DSA, Online Safety Act).
• Support privacy governance and due diligence projects.
• Conduct legal research and draft policies and agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance compliance with business needs.
• Assist in training materials on compliance best practices.

Skills

AML compliance

Regulatory research

Legal analysis

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Law

Job description

EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) seeks a Legal Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting to VP Privacy, Digital Regulations, Risk & Compliance, you will manage compliance matters in a remote, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include AML, Digital Regulations (DSA, UK Online Safety Act), privacy governance, policy drafting, and cross-functional collaboration; also handle insurance considerations and staff training.