Senior Regulatory Counsel - London UK

Hospitable.com; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a legal expert to lead regulatory engagement across multiple regions with a focus on online safety and platform compliance. This unique role offers the opportunity to influence global compliance strategies and navigate an evolving regulatory landscape. Candidates should possess over ten years of experience in regulatory law, exceptional judgment, and a strong foundation in tech-related legal frameworks.

Qualifications

• 10+ years legal experience, preferably in regulatory law.
• Deep knowledge of EU/UK/AU regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in tech, social media, or communications platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory engagement across UK, EU, and Australia.
• Track and interpret evolving laws and enforcement trends.
• Collaborate with product counsel and public policy for legal readiness.

Skills

Regulatory Engagement

Judgment

Emotional Intelligence

Project Ownership

Cross-border Legal Strategy

Education

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Location: London, UK (or Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Type: Full-Time (International hire via PEO)

Team: Legal – Regulatory, Litigation & Compliance

Reports to: VP & Deputy General Counsel

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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