Risk Policy Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as a Risk Policy Counsel who combines investigative research expertise, legal knowledge, and strategic insight to support internal teams, product development, and high-profile clients. The position requires operating with a high degree of autonomy and acting as a subject-matter expert across domains such as trust and safety, regulatory and policy trends, and the payments ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Research, Intelligence, and Client Deliverables

• Lead and conduct in-depth investigative research to support client deliverables, intelligence reports, proofs of concept, and ad hoc research requests.
• Evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse regulatory, legal, and open sources to provide clear narratives regarding platform risk and emerging abuse patterns.
• Serve as a senior reviewer for high-priority reports and data deliverables, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Data Integrity teams to map new risk networks and conduct ongoing network integrity checks to ensure data accuracy.

Legal Analysis & Escalation Support

• Perform comprehensive legal and regulatory research across various high-risk subject areas and jurisdictions, including healthcare, telemedicine, financial services, gambling, and adult content.
• Provide definitive answers to internal analyst questions, make final risk decisions for clients, and act as a central contact for complex, high-risk escalations.

Knowledge Management and Subject-Matter Expertise

• Design, build, and maintain internal knowledge bases and resource libraries focused on usability and consistency.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on payments-related risk, including payment facilitation models, merchant risk, fintech regulatory expectations, and social media and e-commerce platforms.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory, enforcement, and industry developments, integrating insights into team resources, training materials, and workflows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Mentorship

• Represent the research function in internal and external meetings, advising sales and product teams on ecosystem trends, product opportunities, and policy limitations.
• Mentor and support junior researchers, analysts, and specialists through peer review, coaching, and training material development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in research, legal compliance, risk operations, intelligence, or a related field preferred.
• J.D. or equivalent degree, and/or active Bar membership or eligibility for house counsel admission.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor complex writing for diverse audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and confidence in making definitive decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Confluence, Microsoft Excel/Sheets, standard research or monitoring platforms, and common AI tools.
• Demonstrated growth mindset, openness to feedback, adaptability, and effective collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with traditional financial/fintech regulations, FDA/FTC compliance within healthcare or pharmaceutical industries, or other regulated sectors such as gambling, firearms, and tobacco.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and flexible work options are offered. The team is invested in employee success.

Location & Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• International remote work is not supported.
• Unsolicited applications from third-party recruiters or agencies will not be accepted.
• Candidates are encouraged to apply directly through official channels.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change or be assigned at any time without notice.