Senior Counsel
Candidates are prioritized who reside in the United States or Europe.
Full Time
7 hours ago
Senior LevelLegalWorldwide
Over $120K

USD per year

Job Description

Senior Counsel Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Jetpack, WooCommerce, Tumblr and more, is seeking a talented attorney to support our product, privacy, and regulatory work. We’re looking for a versatile lawyer who gets things done with minimum friction, makes the complex seem simple, and can provide actionable advice to help business teams launch great products for our vibrant community of users. You’ll advise product, engineering, and marketing teams to launch new products that delight our users; untangle the complex web of global regulations that apply to Automattic’s business; and protect free expression and the open web. Responsibilities:

  • Advise product, engineering, and trust & safety teams on implementation of a broad assortment of regulations and industry standards, with a focus on content safety, consumer protection, intellectual property, privacy, and data security. Familiarity with laws like DSA, the UK and Australian Online Safety Acts, EU AI Act, and worldwide age-assurance laws is a major plus.
  • Provide product counseling on a wide array of products relating to web hosting,...
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