Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel

Overview

A global gaming organization is seeking a Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel to lead and advise on complex regulatory matters affecting a fast-moving, evolving international business. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance on issues such as privacy, age verification, online safety, consumer protection, age-appropriate design, competitions, user-generated content, blockchain, payments, and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex legal matters and provide strategic advice on regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft and review legal documents including terms of service, privacy policies, end-user license agreements (EULAs), rules of conduct, competition rules, and related policies.
• Provide product counseling and respond to regulatory inquiries.
• Advise and educate company stakeholders and the legal department on legal obligations and strategy.
• Ensure alignment with global standards on data protection, consumer rights, and AI governance.
• Oversee and manage external counsel.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to global business teams to mitigate risk and guide decision-making.
• Drive development and implementation of global policies, compliance programs, and scalable legal processes.
• Monitor evolving legal trends and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and legal teams in other regions to support global initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and support to other members of the legal team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, including experience at a leading law firm or in-house legal department of a global company.
• Deep expertise in regulatory compliance areas such as privacy, age verification, online safety, consumer protection, age-appropriate design, competitions, user-generated content, blockchain, payments, and artificial intelligence.
• Proven experience managing complex legal matters.
• Excellent judgment, analytical skills, and interpersonal abilities.
• Comfortable advising senior executives and influencing business strategy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts into actionable advice.
• Experience building regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably in diverse circumstances.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across time zones and cultures.
• Experience working in a global organization or with international stakeholders is preferred.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance globally or across multiple regions is highly preferred.
• Experience in video games, entertainment, intellectual property, or software technology is a significant plus.
• Experience using generative AI for legal work and project management is a significant plus.
• Experience with compliance related to AI regulations and legal risks is a significant plus.
• Experience with employment law and employment matters is a plus.
• Strong individual contributor with a "roll-up sleeves" attitude and a team player mindset.
• Knowledge of Korean or other foreign languages is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• In California, the expected salary range for this position is $147,000 to $202,000.
• Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, skills, and location.

Location

• This role is based in the United States, with a requirement for active membership in a U.S. state bar.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

The organization is committed to full inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants needing accommodations during the application process or to perform essential job functions are encouraged to request assistance.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants without discrimination or harassment of any kind.