Senior Regulatory Counsel in London

Snap Inc is a technology company focused on empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn, and have fun.

We’re looking for a Senior Counsel, Regulatory to join Snap’s Privacy and Product Legal team. You’ll be joining a team responsible for global platform laws, AI, privacy and product counseling.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global platform laws and regulations with a particular focus on the Digital Services Act and the Online Safety Act.
• Build relationships with regulators and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Manage Requests for Information and support on regulatory investigations, including coordinating with internal colleagues and managing outside counsel.
• Analyse and advise on legal and regulatory requirements for new products, services and technologies.
• Work with legal and business colleagues to develop global regulatory compliance and go-to-market strategies.
• Partner with Policy and Comms on consultations, draft legislation and communication strategies.
• Help scale the legal organisation by developing technology‑first processes, including through the use of AI.
• Conduct trainings for engineers and other teams across the company.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Significant experience advising on online safety and digital regulation in Europe.
• Deep understanding of the European digital regulatory landscape, including platform regulation and privacy law.
• Strong understanding of the European digital legal landscape.
• Subject matter expertise in key European digital legislation, including the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Online Safety Act.
• Detail‑oriented, business‑mindset, and highly collaborative, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent legal and business judgement, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and regulatory issues to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience partnering closely with engineers, product managers, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortable navigating emerging areas of law and technology in a fast‑evolving regulatory environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• UK or EU legal qualification or foreign equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience practicing law.
• In‑house experience counseling clients on safety, privacy and technology and platform‑related matters (this could be via a secondment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience building positive relationships with regulators to achieve business goals and minimise risk.
• Experience advising clients on U.S. and rest‑of‑world platform and privacy laws and regulations, including developing company‑wide strategies for compliance across diverse jurisdictions and requirements.
• Strong understanding of artificial intelligence and associated laws, including challenges and opportunities.

Benefits

Our benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.

EEO Statement

Snap is a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.