Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance

The Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance at our company leads the development and implementation of compliance programs that align with technology regulations. This role involves creating comprehensive documentation, analyzing regulatory trends, and working collaboratively with internal teams and key regulators to ensure adherence to all applicable legal requirements.

To qualify for the Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance role, candidates need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably in regulatory compliance within the technology sector. A strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and excellent communication skills are essential.

In this position, the Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance plays a key role by establishing metrics to track compliance and reporting on the progress of various compliance initiatives, ensuring that the company meets and exceeds regulatory standards while protecting its interests.

Candidates are preferred to have extensive experience in regulatory compliance within the technology sector, along with a proven track record of maintaining relationships with regulators. Familiarity with regulatory environments in different jurisdictions, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, is highly valued.

The Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance will be based onsite at one of our offices located in New York, Washington D.C., Stockholm, or London, offering a collaborative environment where you'll drive compliance efforts.

There are ample career growth opportunities for a Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Compliance, as the role allows for engagement with various technology compliance projects and offers the chance to develop into leadership positions within the legal or compliance departments of the organization.

Our company offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off, including 23 paid vacation days and 13 paid flexible holidays, ensuring a well-rounded work-life balance.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples where you have successfully developed and implemented compliance programs. Highlight what regulations you addressed, the processes you followed, and the outcomes of your initiatives.

Discuss your methods for staying updated, such as following relevant regulatory news, participating in webinars or conferences, and networking with other professionals in regulatory compliance, showing your commitment to ongoing learning in this area.

Provide a specific example that details the challenge you encountered, the steps you took to address it, and the successful resolution. This helps demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complexities.

Highlight your communication and interpersonal skills, showcasing examples where you have successfully built and maintained relationships with regulators. Discuss the importance of transparency and collaboration in these relationships.

Explain the systems or tools you use for tracking compliance metrics, the types of data you collect, and how you communicate these results to relevant stakeholders, demonstrating your organization and analytical skills.

Emphasize your collaborative approach, using examples of how you engage with various teams, ensure understanding of compliance requirements, and provide actionable legal advice that aligns with business objectives.

Show your knowledge of relevant international regulations by discussing specific jurisdictions you are familiar with, how these regulations impact operations, and your experience navigating compliance in multiple regions.

Discuss methods to assess the effectiveness of training, such as feedback surveys, knowledge assessments, and tracking changes in compliance behavior, showcasing your commitment to continuous improvement.

Concisely discuss a few key compliance metrics you find critical, explaining why they are important for a technology company, and how they contribute to overall legal and regulatory health.

Talk about your experience working with various stakeholders, such as product development or marketing, and how you effectively communicate and collaborate to ensure compliance is integrated into all functions.