Senior Counsel, Global Regulatory

Etsy
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 196,000 - 254,000Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Skills: ["Judgment","Communication","Organizational skills","Attention to detail","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Advise Etsy on complex, fast-evolving global regulatory matters affecting content regulation, platform regulation, ecommerce, digital services, product safety/compliance, minors’ online safety, and consumer protection. Partner with cross-functional teams and Trust & Safety to translate legal requirements into practical guidance, lead responses to regulator inquiries and investigations, and work with Public Policy to track new laws and build scalable compliance frameworks. Work with regulators worldwide.

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Etsy
Etsy
3 months ago

Senior Counsel, Global Regulatory

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Job Summary

Advise Etsy on complex, fast-evolving global regulatory matters affecting content regulation, platform regulation, ecommerce, digital services, product safety/compliance, minors’ online safety, and consumer protection. Partner with cross-functional teams and Trust & Safety to translate legal requirements into practical guidance, lead responses to regulator inquiries and investigations, and work with Public Policy to track new laws and build scalable compliance frameworks. Work with regulators worldwide.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Advise business teams and support global regulatory engagement by analyzing and synthesizing laws across U.S., EU, UK, and beyond.
  • •Lead and support responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters globally, coordinating cross-functional teams, outside counsel, and regulators.
  • •Collaborate with the Public Policy team to analyze new and emerging laws, develop engagement strategies, and maintain internal compliance frameworks.
  • •Provide practical legal advice in areas where regulatory frameworks are unsettled, balancing risk, compliance obligations, and business opportunity.
  • •Identify risks early and navigate ambiguity with clarity and pragmatism alongside Trust & Safety, Product, Engineering, and business teams.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 196,000 - 254,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:EquityAnnual Bonus

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of regulatory experience (or combined regulatory and litigation experience) from law firm, government, and/or in-house work.
  • •Consumer-facing tech experience; familiar with U.S. and global frameworks on content regulation and moderation, ecommerce, 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 to explain complex issues in plain English without legal jargon.
  • •Strong judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities while leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
Experience:Consumer-facing techRegulatoryLitigationIn-house legalLaw firmGovernment
Skills:JudgmentCommunicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration
Licenses:Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. stateNew York or California preferred
Tech Stack:AI tools

Company Brief

Etsy
Operates a global online marketplace focused on handmade, vintage, and unique goods, connecting independent sellers with buyers and providing tools for listing, payment processing, shipping, and shop management.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Founded: 2005
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