Senior Counsel, Global Regulatory

Etsy

Senior Counsel advising on regulatory matters across Etsy's global marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with regulators globally while ensuring compliance.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $196,000 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise business teams and support regulatory engagement globally
Analyze and synthesize laws from U.S. federal and state frameworks to E.U., U.K., and beyond
Lead and support responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters globally
Coordinate cross-functional teams, working with outside counsel, and engaging directly with regulators and government authorities
Collaborate with the Public Policy team to analyze new and emerging laws
Develop engagement strategies based on the evolving regulatory landscape
Balance risk and compliance obligations with business opportunity and operational realities

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of regulatory experience (or combined regulatory and litigation experience) from law firm, government, and/or in-house work
Consumer-facing tech experience is required
Familiar with U.S. and global frameworks on content regulation and moderation, ecommerce, product safety and consumer protection
Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state (New York or California preferred)
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity package
Annual performance bonus
Competitive benefits that support you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory experiencelitigation experiencecontent regulationcontent moderationecommerceproduct safetyconsumer protection

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailleadership

Certifications

licensed to practice law