Regulatory Attorney

Overview

A global marketplace and e-commerce company is seeking a lawyer with over 8 years of strong regulatory and regulator engagement experience for a 3-month part-time remote engagement starting as soon as possible. This role involves managing inbound inquiries from regulators and government agencies related to consumer protection, product safety, and content regulation within a global online marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound inquiries from regulators and government agencies impacting the platform.
• Own communications with regulators, interpret their concerns, and drive responses in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate regulatory inquiries into actionable internal responses.
• Align on compliance strategies and manage risk across the platform.
• Collaborate with outside counsel to support global regulatory matters.
• Maintain ownership of regulator relationships across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of combined in-house and law firm regulatory experience.
• Direct, hands-on experience engaging with regulators such as the FTC, FDA, CPSC, or similar agencies.
• Exposure to global or cross-border regulatory matters.
• Experience working within or advising online platforms, marketplaces, or technology companies.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, high-stakes regulatory environments and deliver clear, defensible outcomes.
• Candidates licensed in New York or California are preferred but not required.

Key Details

• Location: Remote
• Schedule: Part-time (30 hours per week)
• Duration: 3 months
• Compensation: $100 - $150 per hour
• Employment: W-2 through a workforce solutions company for the duration of the engagement

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate between $100 and $150.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.

Location

• Remote work arrangement; no specific geographic restrictions mentioned.