Associate General Counsel (Legal)

TL;DR

Associate General Counsel (Legal): Leading compliance with third-party and government requests for user data and supporting law enforcement operations with an accent on platform safety and regulatory compliance. Focus on defending against improper data requests and advising on content regulations like the EU DSA and UK Online Safety Act.

Location: Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, or Washington. Must work in an office 4+ days per week.

Salary: $235,000 – $414,000 annually (depending on pay zone)

Company

Technology company empowering people to express themselves through Snapchat, Lens Studio, and AR Spectacles.

What you will do

• Lead compliance with government requests for user data and provide support for the Law Enforcement Operations (LEO) team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Engineering on compliance- and safety-related tooling.
• Work with outside counsel to defend against improper attempts to obtain user data by civil and criminal litigants.
• Advise T&S, Product, and Engineering teams on obligations under platform safety regulations, including the EU Digital Services Act and UK Online Safety Act.
• Partner with the Policy team on legislative proposals and developments impacting user safety and data disclosure.
• Collaborate on investigations of Community Guidelines violations and advise on referrals to law enforcement.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited university.
• Active membership in at least one state bar.
• 8+ years of proven experience advising clients and analyzing complex statutory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal and business judgment with outstanding writing and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• Experience as a criminal prosecutor.
• Experience advising tech companies on law enforcement response, trust and safety, and product safety.
• Experience conducting criminal investigations into child sexual exploitation and ToS/Community Guidelines violations.

Culture & Benefits

• "Default Together" approach requiring office presence 4+ days per week.
• Comprehensive medical coverage and emotional/mental health support programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Compensation packages including equity in the form of RSUs.
• Inclusive culture centered on the values of being Kind, Smart, and Creative.