Epic Games · 3 months ago
Senior Counsel (Payments)
Cary,North Carolina,United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expEpic Games is a leading company in the gaming and technology industry, known for its innovative products and collaborative environment. They are seeking a Senior Counsel (Payments) to provide legal advice on compliance and regulatory requirements for their digital marketplaces, particularly focusing on payments and e-commerce. The role involves advising teams on legal matters, monitoring industry regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
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
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
Benefits
We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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