Remote Regulatory and Litigation Counsel

Summary

Join Reddit Legal as Regulatory and Litigation Counsel to build processes, collaborate cross-functionally, and play a key role in the team's ability to scale globally.

Requirements

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in the U.S, UK, or an EU member state
• 8-10 years of experience with regulatory and litigation matters, including at least 5 years of experience working on U.S. and/or EU/UK regulatory matters
• At least 3-4 years of experience working on active litigation matters
• Minimum 2 years of experience working at a law firm or as in-house counsel in the U.S. or UK/EU

Responsibilities

• Act as litigation counsel with responsibility for driving strategy and day-to-day management of a wide range of global litigation and regulatory matters
• Lead responses to regulatory inquiries and requests from governments around the globe, with a particular focus on EU member states, the UK, and the Asia Pacific Region
• Oversee the accurate collection and production of information for external submissions and disclosures in the context of regulatory- and litigation-related requests
• Provide timely advice to cross-functional partners on urgent government and law enforcement requests, facilitating effective collaboration and response
• Serve as the primary legal advisor for legal hold issues, e-discovery, and subpoenas
• Select and retain competent and cost-effective external counsel and experts, building strong working relationships, setting performance goals, guiding their efforts, and monitoring their performance against budgetary constraints
• Provide counsel on India compliance matters

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience working at a law firm or as in-house counsel in the U.S. or UK/EU
• Experience responding to inquiries and other requests made by regulators and other government officials, with a preference for experience with consumer protection, privacy, media and competition regulators in the EU and/or UK
• Knowledge of litigation, regulatory, and content moderation/safety issues in a technology context. Some in-house experience in the tech industry strongly preferred
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex litigation
• Experience working with technology companies and ability to understand complex technical issues
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and partner with outside counsel and cross-functional teams
• Excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication, time management, investigative skills, with the ability to be action-oriented and collaborate effectively across teams in a dynamic and fast-moving environment

Benefits

• Retirement Benefits (Employee Provident Fund scheme)
• Workspace benefits for your home office
• Personal & Professional development funds
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days Off