Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory - E-commerce)

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Paris, Brussels or Berlin

The Team

We are seeking a lawyer with 5+ PQE to join our EMEA Legal team to support our rapidly growing e-commerce business on a wide range of regulatory matters.

The role will include advising the business on compliance with new laws and regulations impacting e-commerce, such as the Digital Services Act, Online Safety Bill, and the General Product Safety Regulation.

Responsibilities will include:

supporting the e-commerce business on compliance with new and existing online platform, consumer, and product related legislation in the UK and across Europe;
supporting the review of new products and features against relevant law and guidance;
engaging with regulators, including those responsible for online platform, consumer, and product related regulation, with responsibility for ensuring the consistent and strategic handling of regulatory enquiries and investigations; and
assessing risk and co-ordinating with the wider business as a trusted adviser on regulatory compliance and risk management issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years experience;
Experience of regulatory compliance and regulatory investigations in the UK and within Europe, including regulation of online marketplaces and/or platforms, consumer law, and product law;
Good knowledge of EU and UK consumer law, product law;
Organised and driven, with an ability to manage a large number and variety of high profile and strategic projects and navigate ambiguous legal and regulatory environments;
Ability to work as a team player who can effectively work with, manage and coordinate colleagues, internal stakeholders and the business;
Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity;
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficient in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organisation.