About the role
Company Description Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee , whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. Salary Range: $196,000.00 - $254,000.00 What's
the role: As a Senior Counsel, Global Regulatory, you’ll advise the business on complex, fast-evolving regulatory matters across Etsy’s global marketplace. You’ll partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate legal
requirements into practical, business-ready guidance across content regulation, platform regulation, ecommerce, digital services, product safety/compliance, minors’ online safety, and consumer protection. You’ll also engage with regulators around the world, helping drive Etsy’s regulatory strategy and craft our responses to regulatory inquiries and investigations! You will bring excellent judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities are essential. This role works closely with Trust & Safety, Product, Engineering, and business teams to identify risks early and navigate ambiguity with clarity and pragmatism. This is a full-time position. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance
bonus, and our competitive
benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here. What's
the team like at Etsy? Etsy's Legal team works with every business unit, across offices worldwide, to deliver timely and business-savvy legal advice. We craft products, draft contracts and policies, advise engineers and leadership, advocate externally, and handle disputes in support of Etsy's growth and our mission to keep commerce human! What does the day-to-day look like? Advise business teams and support regulatory engagement globally. You will analyze and synthesize laws from U.S. federal and state frameworks to E.U., U.K., and beyond. Lead and support responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters globally. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, working with outside counsel, and engaging directly with regulators and government authorities. Collaborate with the Public Policy team to analyze new and emerging laws. You will interpret the evolving regulatory landscape, and develop engagement strategies. You will also build and maintain scalable internal frameworks and cross-functional processes that keep Etsy ahead of its compliance obligations. Give sound, practical legal advice in areas where regulatory frameworks are unsettled, You will balance risk and compliance obligations with business opportunity and operational realities. Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require. You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and