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Epic Games · 2 weeks ago

Senior Legal Counsel, Marketplaces and E-commerce

Cary, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Epic Games is a leading company in the gaming and technology industry, committed to innovation and creating engaging experiences. The Senior Legal Counsel for Marketplaces and E-commerce will provide legal guidance on compliance with payment regulations, support international expansion of digital storefronts, and collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment on legal matters related to e-commerce and payments.

Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Advise business and product teams on legal and regulatory requirements applicable to prepaid balances, loyalty points, payments, and e-commerce

Provide legal advice for international expansion of Epic’s digital storefronts (both PC and mobile) and related services, including licensing requirements and local compliance considerations

Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the payments industry, advising on their impact and ensuring Epic’s compliance with these regulations, liaising with regulators on issues related to compliance with local laws

Advise on the structuring of payment flows for both pay-ins and payouts

Carry out a legal risk assessment in relation to fraud prevention, AML, and liability allocation

Act as a liaison among Legal, Compliance, Business, Product Development and Operations teams to ensure alignment on payment-related legal and regulatory matters. Participate in escalation, strategy, and planning discussions with Epic’s leadership

Collaborate with outside counsels, subject matter expert counsels and stakeholders on Regulatory, Compliance, Privacy, Trust and Safety, and Litigation teams, supervising and executing the implementation of advice in Epic’s products

Qualification

E-commerce lawPayments regulationDigital marketplacesLegal technologyAML complianceCommunicationIssue-spottingTeam collaboration

Required

Licensed in good standing to practice law

6+ years legal experience, including 3+ years relevant experience focused on e-commerce/payments/fintech/digital marketplaces (in-house experience at a fast-paced technology company preferred)

Knowledge of PSD2, AMLD, GDPR, Card Scheme Rules and related regulatory frameworks governing payment services, prepaid access instruments, e-money and money service businesses

Understanding of digital storefronts and alternative mobile app stores

Familiarity with legal issues related to virtual in-game currency

Proven experience advising on wallets, prepaid balances, loyalty points, and payments

Strong issue-spotting skills; agile in prioritizing and meeting deadlines

Tech-savvy and have hands-on experience working with legal technology and legal technologists to drive process and efficiency in an in-house legal department

Strong verbal and written communication skills, an ability to operate autonomously as a legal generalist and as an expert in payments and e-commerce while exercising good judgment about escalation and collaboration