Senior Counsel, Global Regulatory

Etsy, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Annual performance bonus

Health coverage

Paid time off

Family leave

Job summary

Etsy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel, Global Regulatory, to navigate complex legal frameworks across its global marketplace. This role involves advising teams, analyzing laws, and leading regulatory responses.

Applicants should have over 7 years of regulatory experience and be comfortable with consumer-facing tech. The position requires on-site presence in Brooklyn with competitive benefits, including an equity package and annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of regulatory or combined regulatory and litigation experience.
• Familiar with U.S. and global content regulation and consumer protection.
• Ability to engage technical experts and distill complex issues into plain English.

Responsibilities

• Advise business teams on regulatory engagement globally.
• Analyze laws across U.S. and international frameworks.
• Lead responses to regulatory inquiries and enforcement matters.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Consumer-facing tech experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

AI tool usage

Education

Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state

Job description

Role Overview

As Senior Counsel, Global Regulatory, you’ll advise the business on complex, fast‑evolving regulatory matters across Etsy’s global marketplace. You’ll partner closely with cross‑functional teams to translate legal requirements into practical, business‑ready guidance across content regulation, platform regulation, e‑commerce, digital services, product safety/compliance, minors’ online safety, and consumer protection. You’ll also engage with regulators around the world, helping drive Etsy’s regulatory strategy and craft responses to regulatory inquiries and investigations.

This is a full‑time position. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package. The role requires presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise business teams and support regulatory engagement globally.
• Analyze and synthesize laws from U.S. federal and state frameworks to E.U., U.K., and beyond.
• Lead and support responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters globally.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, work with outside counsel, and engage directly with regulators and government authorities.
• Collaborate with the Public Policy team to analyze new and emerging laws.
• Interpret the evolving regulatory landscape, develop engagement strategies, and build internally scalable frameworks and processes.
• Give sound, practical legal advice in areas where regulatory frameworks are unsettled, balancing risk and compliance with business opportunity and operational realities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of regulatory experience (or combined regulatory and litigation experience) from law firm, government, and/or in‑house work.
• Consumer‑facing tech experience required.
• Familiar with U.S. and global frameworks on content regulation and moderation, e‑commerce, product safety, and consumer protection.
• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state (New York or California preferred).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage technical experts and distill sophisticated matters into plain English for business partners, engineers, and senior leaders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and track record of leading complex cross‑functional initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, product teams, and engineers.
• Comfortable answering new questions and unpacking laws from unfamiliar jurisdictions.
• Active use of AI tools for research, drafting, analysis, and task management, with curiosity about how AI can amplify impact.

Desired Qualities

• Great instincts and good judgment, knowing when to say no or yes.
• Mindful that the company is the client, raising concerns appropriately.
• Tracking cross‑functional initiatives, stepping up, sharing knowledge, and contributing across the broader Legal team.

Benefits

Salary range: $196,000.00 – $254,000.00. Equity package, annual performance bonus, and competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and family leave. The role requires onsite presence in Brooklyn. Learn more about work modes and workplace safety policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Etsy is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.