Epic Games

Senior Counsel (Regulatory)

Epic Games$130K — $180K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Qualified attorney with at least 8 years of experience in regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with regulatory enforcement actions by regulatory bodies.
  • Substantial knowledge of the tech industry; familiarity with video games is a plus.
  • Ability to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments and make sound decisions in ambiguity.
  • Proven proactive work ethic with the ability to thrive under tight deadlines and in fast-paced settings.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Advise senior management and legal leadership on global laws and regulations.
  • Lead strategies for regulatory compliance involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Analyze legislative and regulatory drafts for the Public Policy team.
  • Support advocacy efforts with regulators and trade associations.
  • Respond to global regulatory inquiries and investigations.

Benefits

  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • Long-term disability and life insurance coverage included.
  • 401k plan with competitive matching contributions.
  • Robust mental well-being program providing free therapy and coaching.
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time, with special recognition after 7 years of service in the form of a paid sabbatical.
  • Company-wide events and paid breaks to celebrate employees.
Full Job Description
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What We Do

Epic's multi-specialized team of attorneys and legal professionals partner across our organization to provide legal solutions as well as consult and inform on the products we build and games we develop.
What You'll Do

Epic's regulatory team advises the company on newly enacted laws and regulations around the world as well as works alongside our Public Policy Team to monitor regulatory developments. Partnering closely with our subject matter experts, Product Counsel and Compliance Team, you will manage the design of compliance programs and educate counsel regarding regulatory requirements. You will also assist with the company's response to regulatory investigations and requests for information from regulators.
In this role, you will
  • Advise Epic senior management, Product Counsel, the Compliance Team and Legal leadership on key global laws and regulations, including online safety frameworks
  • Lead multi-stakeholder regulatory compliance strategies
  • Provide legal analysis of legislative and regulatory drafts to the Public Policy team
  • Support advocacy and engagement with regulators and trade associations
  • Respond to global regulatory inquiries and investigations
What we're looking for
  • A qualified attorney with at least 8 years of experience working in regulatory compliance, either within a regulatory body, in-house or at a law firm
  • Experience handling regulatory enforcement actions brought by regulatory bodies
  • Prior work and/or substantial knowledge of the tech industry; A good working knowledge of tech or videogames is an advantage
  • An individual who is comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment, navigating complex issues, driving high-risk/impact projects, and working and making sound judgments and decisions in ambiguous situations where clear guidance is lacking or may not exist
  • Must be able to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of individuals and teams
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

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About Epic Games

Epic Games is a video game development company that is best known for creating the popular game Fortnite. The company was founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. Epic Games has developed a number of other successful games, including the Unreal series and Gears of War. The company is also known for its Unreal Engine, a game engine that is used by many other game developers. Epic Games is committed to advancing the state of the art in game development and creating innovative and engaging experiences for players.
Learn more about Epic Games
Size
2,700 employees
Industry
Founded
1991

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