Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel in this role is expected to provide practical, business-oriented legal support across a range of regulatory and operational matters. This includes advising on compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, DSA), reviewing and drafting legal documentation, and supporting cross-functional teams on day-to-day legal queries.

In addition, the role involves active participation in operational legal processes, including handling platform-related requests, supporting moderation and enforcement workflows, and ensuring timely and accurate execution of legal tasks. Given the nature of the business, a combination of advisory and hands-on involvement is essential.

The position requires strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to balance legal judgment with operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative and team-oriented approach is fundamental, including actively supporting colleagues, aligning with team priorities, and contributing constructively to shared objectives and workload distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Give accurate and timely counsel in a variety of commercial topics (Digital Services Act, Audio-visual Media Services Directive, Online Safety Act, DAC7, GDPR, labor law, corporate law etc.)
• Handle operational legal processes (e.g. GDPR, Intellectual Property, DMCA)
• Support and assist the Operations Team Lead and Chief Legal Officer on any ad hoc tasks, depending on the needs of the department;
• Review/amend/ prepare legal documents and online terms and conditions
• Assisting with international compliance and regulatory issues
• Collaborating with external legal counsel on jurisdiction-specific matters, including litigation, enforcement and license applications
• Communicating and advising various departments on a daily basis and assist with safeguarding the company from legal risks
• Support and assist the Support and Moderation function when required to ensure platform safety and compliance
• Efficiently handle the legal admin work that naturally comes with these professional duties