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Reddit, Inc. · 17 hours ago

Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$230K/yr - $322K/yr
date5+ years exp

Reddit is a community-driven platform known for its open and authentic conversations, and they are seeking a Counsel for Regulatory Affairs. The role involves managing regulatory requests, advising on compliance obligations, and serving as a legal partner to product and business teams in navigating regulatory risks.

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Responsibilities

Manage and respond to regulatory requests from around the world about how Reddit’s products work
Manage government and regulator discussions, negotiations, and disclosures on compliance readiness efforts
Review proposed and new regulations to analyze potential business impact and/or advocate for changes in the law
Provide advice and counsel to ensure Reddit meets its legal obligations and legal requirements under US, EU, and other applicable legal frameworks
Be a lead legal subject matter expert on areas of online platform regulation, ensuring consistency in counseling across the legal team, in line with Reddit’s user-centric approach
Serve as a strategic, proactive, and pragmatic legal partner to help product and business teams anticipate and plan for future regulatory risks and requirements

Qualification

Regulatory complianceLegal draftingProduct counselingGlobal platform complianceRisk assessmentCuriosityCollaborationCommunication

Required

5+ years of legal experience, preferably with 3+ years in house
Experience responding to informal and formal regulatory inquiries
Analyzing new laws and its impact to the business
Building and maintaining strong regulatory relationships
Law degree (JD, LLB, LLM, etc.)
Locally licensed in a U.S. jurisdiction
Ideally legal experience in multiple jurisdictions
Strong background advising on global platform compliance laws, like in data protection, content regulation, and child safety
Demonstrated experience advising on regulatory readiness in a fast paced, product-forward environment
Strong legal drafting and writing skills and a penchant for concise, plain English writing
Experience responding to and partnering with regulators, particularly in Europe
Experience collaborating and building relationships effectively across time zones and with cross-functional partners at all levels of the business
Ability to assess risk strategically and help clients manage risk while achieving their goals

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program with employer match
Generous time off for vacation
Parental leave

Company

Reddit, Inc.

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Reddit is the heart of the internet, where millions of people get together to talk about any topic imaginable.
dateFounded in 2005
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.redditinc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.33B
Key Investors
FidelityVy CapitalTencent
2024-03-21IPO
2021-08-12Series F· $410M
2021-02-08Series E· $367.95M

Leadership Team

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Steve Huffman
CEO
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Chris Slowe
CTO
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