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Regulatory Counsel, APAC

Discord
Remote
Posted 3 hours ago
Last seen 3 hours ago
Active
Remote
full-time
Legal

Job Summary

Join Discord as a Regulatory Counsel in Australia and shape the future of online safety and data protection across the APAC region. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead regulatory engagement, influence policy, and advocate for a platform used by over 200 million people monthly, primarily for gaming.

About this job

Discord is seeking an experienced Regulatory Counsel based in Australia to join its legal team. This role involves leading and implementing Discord’s regulatory response and proactive legal engagement strategy for the APAC region, including Australia and New Zealand. The counsel will manage regulatory inquiries, cultivate relationships with authorities, and ensure compliance with relevant laws, playing a critical role in advocating for Discord's interests.

Requirements

- 7+ years working in regulatory legal related to Internet regulation (e.g., online safety, user safety, minor safety, privacy, data protection, consumer protection). - License to practice law in Australia - Experience working with or for a company in the communication/messaging, content or gaming spaces. - Deep knowledge of Australia's regulatory landscape across platform regulations, privacy rights, data protection, and consumer protection - Familiarity with broader APAC regulatory environments, or demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up on regional requirements - Experience preparing and submitting responses to requests for information, risk assessments, and reports required by relevant regulatory agencies. - Experience meeting with applicable regulators in Australia, and if possible, Korea, Japan, and other countries in-region. - Excellent writer and communicator who can tailor the message to the audience. - Willingness to take on any project, from large to small. - High emotional intelligence including being open and humble, courageous, a good collaborator, flexible, and demonstrating a growth-mindset and kindness.

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