DescriptionRakuten Viber is one of the most popular communication apps in the world, connecting hundreds of millions of people across private chats, calls, communities, business messaging, fintech experiences and more. We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded General Counsel to join Rakuten Viber's executive management team and lead the company's global legal, regulatory, privacy, compliance and corporate governance agenda. The General Counsel will work closely with senior stakeholders across Product, Technology, Commercial, Finance, HR, Security and Operations, helping the company navigate complex regulatory environments while enabling growth and innovation and will lead a global team of legal professionals. As General Counsel, you will be the company's senior legal advisor and a key member of the management team. You will provide strategic and practical legal guidance across Rakuten Viber's global operations, balancing legal and regulatory risk with business objectives. You will oversee relationships and communications with various regulators worldwide. This role combines strategic leadership, business partnership and hands-on legal expertise. ResponsibilitiesLegal LeadershipLead the company's global legal team and define its priorities, structure and operating model. Oversee all significant legal matters affecting Rakuten Viber globally. Provide strategic guidance on commercial agreements, technology, advertising, partnerships, intellectual property, corporate matters, regulatory matters, employment matters and disputes. Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure effective and commercially focused use of outside legal resources. Develop scalable legal processes, templates, policies and playbooks that enable the business to move quickly while managing risk. Partner with Product, Engineering and Technology leadership to provide strategic legal guidance on new products, features, business models and emerging technologies, including AI, advertising, communications, payments and dating. Lead Viber's global privacy, regulatory and compliance agenda, working closely with relevant internal functions and Rakuten Group to ensure compliance with evolving laws and regulatory requirements across our markets. Advise senior leadership and the Board on corporate governance, legal and regulatory risk, material corporate matters and significant incidents, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting to Rakuten Group. Commercial & Business PartnershipAct as a business enabler, not simply a legal gatekeeper. Partner with Sales, Marketing, Partnerships and Business Development to support revenue growth and strategic opportunities. Help senior leaders understand legal and regulatory implications in a clear and commercially relevant way. Leadership ProfileCommercially minded - understands that legal should enable the business, not slow it down. Strategic - able to see the bigger picture and connect legal considerations to business strategy. Pragmatic and solution-oriented - provides clear recommendations rather than simply identifying risks. Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity - able to operate across multiple markets, products and regulatory environments. Globally minded - experienced in working across cultures, jurisdictions and international teams. RequirementsProven experience as a General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer or senior legal leader in a complex international organization.12+ years of legal experience, including significant experience in-house in a global technology, internet, telecommunications, fintech or consumer digital business. Strong experience advising senior executives and boards on complex legal, regulatory and business matters. Deep understanding of commercial technology law, privacy/data protection and regulatory frameworks. Experience leading legal teams across multiple countries and jurisdictions. Strong experience negotiating complex commercial and strategic agreements. Experience managing regulatory matters, investigations, disputes and external counsel. Excellent understanding of corporate governance, risk management and compliance. Hybrid
General Legal Counsel in London employer: Viber
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