Pinterest

Sr. Counsel, Regulatory

Pinterest$158K — $326K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice law in the resident jurisdiction;
  • 5+ years of experience in regulatory issues related to content, online safety, or technology;
  • Experience managing regulatory inquiries and enforcement processes;
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret global regulatory frameworks;
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience in fast-paced environments;
  • Ability to leverage AI tools responsibly in legal workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with global regulators focused on content and safety regulations;
  • Lead and coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and enforcement matters;
  • Draft persuasive materials for regulatory engagements and communications;
  • Provide strategic legal guidance on emerging regulatory requirements;
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure aligned regulatory positions;
  • Monitor legislative developments impacting Pinterest globally;
  • Develop scalable approaches to managing regulatory risk across jurisdictions.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model termed PinFlex, allowing for adaptable work arrangements;
  • Access to a collaborative office environment with in-person meetings 1-2 times per quarter;
  • Commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and inspiring workplace;
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning;
  • Potential for equity in the company as part of the compensation package.
Full Job Description
As Senior Regulatory Counsel, you will help lead the company's engagement with regulators globally, covering a broad range of regulations including online safety, content, intermediary liability, competition, and more. In this role, you'll 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 company's approach to evolving global content laws and regulatory frameworks. Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that's uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. What you'll do: • Build and maintain strong relationships with Pinterest's 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 Pinterest's strategic positions. What we're 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 we're 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. #LI-REMOTE #LI-EP4 At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise. Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here. US based applicants only $158,765-$326,870 USD

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
Learn more about Pinterest
Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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