Regulatory Counsel

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Discord's responses to regulatory requests, including assessing incentives/threats and drafting compelling responses
• Meet with and present to regulatory authorities to cultivate positive working relationships across the APAC region
• Prepare risk assessments, online safety reports, and other relevant regulatory reports
• Monitor new regulations and anticipate enforcement risks in collaboration with Public Policy and Policy Legal teams
• Collaborate with public policy and communications teams on engagement and safety communication strategies
• Maintain canonical templates for company practices on topics like privacy, security, and teen safety

Requirements

• 7+ years of regulatory legal experience related to Internet regulation (online safety, privacy, data protection, etc.)
• License to practice law in Australia
• Experience in communication, messaging, content, or gaming industries
• Deep knowledge of Australia's regulatory landscape regarding platform regulations and consumer protection
• Familiarity with broader APAC regulatory environments
• Experience preparing and submitting responses to regulatory agencies
• Experience meeting with regulators in Australia and ideally other APAC countries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Discord platform
• In-house experience at a consumer-facing technology platform
• Relevant litigation experience

About the Company

Discord is a multi-platform communication service used by over 200 million people every month, playing a uniquely important role in the future of gaming and social connection.