Sr. Counsel, Regulatory

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As Senior Regulatory Counsel you will help lead the companys engagement with regulators globally covering a broad range of regulations including online safety content intermediary liability competition and this role youll manage a range of cutting-edge matters for Pinterest and help the company build and maintain relationships with regulators globally respond to regulatory inquiries and requests for information coordinate cross-functional responses across Legal and Business teams and help position Pinterest effectively and consistently in high-stakes regulatory matters. You will work closely with subject matter experts across Legal as well as Public Policy and Communications to assess regulatory developments advise on risk and support the companys approach to evolving global content laws and regulatory frameworks.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex a term thats uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.

What youll do:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Pinterests regulators globally with a focus on content regulation online safety intermediary liability and competition.
• Lead responses to regulatory inquiries requests for information and other regulatory-facing matters including coordinating with internal subject matter experts and outside counsel as needed.
• Draft clear persuasive materials for regulatory engagements including consultation responses regulatory submissions position papers and related communications.
• Defend the company in regulatory enforcement matters.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to cross-functional partners and members of the Legal team on emerging regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Legal Public Policy Communications and other cross-functional teams to ensure consistent well-supported regulatory positions and external messaging. including through the drafting of consultation responses to new laws.
• Monitor ongoing developments in legislation and regulatory guidance applicable to Pinterest.
• Support development of scalable approaches for managing regulatory risk across multiple jurisdictions while balancing local regulatory requirements and enforcement risks.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools thoughtfully and responsibility to improve the efficiency consistency and scalability of regulatory workflows including information gathering issue spotting and response coordination.
• Identify opportunities to streamline repetitive regulatory processes through AI and other tools while maintaining appropriate legal oversight and quality control.
• Exercise strong judgment in reviewing and validating AI-assisted work product ensuring that materials are accurate nuanced and aligned with Pinterests strategic positions.

What were looking for:

• Qualified to practice law in the jurisdiction where you reside.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience advising on content platform or other regulatory issues at a law firm in-house or at a regulatory body.
• Experience engaging directly with regulators and managing regulatory inquiries investigations enforcement matters or other government-facing processes.
• Strong experience analyzing and applying global laws and regulatory frameworks preferably in content regulation online safety intermediary liability privacy or other technology-related areas.
• Excellent judgment and integrity with strong written verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues as well as nuanced product interventions into clear practical responses.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with an ability to drive alignment across teams in fast-moving high-stakes environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with independence sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn strong ownership and a flexible collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI and other technology tools effectively and responsibly and identify practical opportunities to improve effectiveness or willingness to learn.
• Experience navigating complex multi-jurisdictional legal and compliance issues for a technology company or similarly dynamic environment preferred.
• Experience with implementation and compliance with global content laws preferred.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means were not always working in an office but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
• This role may need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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