Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy & Compliance

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Requirements:

• Qualified to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in consumer technology or gaming.
• Strong understanding of global privacy regulations and compliance requirements, especially around user acquisition and young players.
• Experience managing compliance projects and implementing legal frameworks in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and the ability to build relationships across the organization.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to legal challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and enhance the compliance function to ensure alignment with legal and ethical requirements across all operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance policies and procedures.
• Lead ad-hoc compliance projects related to GDPR, game design, and other regulations.
• Identify gaps in compliance and develop solutions to address them
• Advise on global privacy and data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, COPPA) impacting game development, publishing, and marketing.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and marketing teams to integrate privacy-by-design into game features and systems.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Partner with compliance, central, and game teams to integrate legal requirements into product development.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align compliance strategies and address emerging risks.
• Work with the General Counsel to mitigate potential compliance risks and ensure legal standards are upheld.
• Develop and deliver training on compliance and privacy topics.
• Foster an internal culture of compliance through awareness programs.