Regulatory Counsel (Contract)
Location: Remote (London or Dublin preferred)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Duration: 6 months (June 10, 2026 – December 10, 2026)
Compensation: $100–$120/hour
Please Note: The anticipated start date for this engagement is currently TBD. The client expects to begin reviewing and vetting candidates shortly in advance of the project launch.
Overview
A leading global technology company is seeking experienced Regulatory Counsel to support its legal and regulatory affairs team on a contract basis.
This role will focus on responding to regulatory inquiries and supporting engagement with European regulators across privacy, online safety, digital platform governance, and related compliance matters. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with legal, policy, privacy, and product stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond to regulatory requests for information (RFIs), investigations, and related inquiries
* Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance and risk issues impacting digital products and technology platforms
* Support engagement with European regulatory authorities, including matters involving Ofcom, the ICO, and DPC-related inquiries
* Coordinate across legal, policy, privacy, and product teams to support regulatory response strategies
* Assist with regulatory submissions, documentation, and evolving compliance initiatives
* Provide practical, business-oriented guidance on digital regulatory frameworks and platform governance requirements
Qualifications
* 7+ years of experience advising technology or digital platform companies on regulatory matters
* Strong experience responding to regulator RFIs, investigations, and enforcement-related inquiries
* Familiarity working with European regulatory authorities, including Ofcom, the ICO, and/or DPC
* Deep understanding of privacy, online safety, platform governance, and digital regulatory frameworks
* Prior in-house experience at a major technology company strongly preferred
* Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to operate independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams
Preferred Experience
* Experience supporting global technology, social media, digital platform, or SaaS organizations
* Familiarity with evolving European digital regulations and platform compliance obligations
* Experience working in fast-paced, high-profile regulatory environments
Key Attributes
* Practical, solutions-oriented mindset
* Strong judgment and risk assessment capabilities
* Ability to manage sensitive and time-sensitive regulatory matters
* Collaborative and highly responsive working style
Why This Role
* Opportunity to support a leading technology company on cutting-edge European regulatory matters
* Exposure to high-profile privacy, online safety, and platform governance issues
* Collaborative, cross-functional environment with significant business impact