Senior Counsel, Global Regulatory

Etsy•New York, NY

2d•$196,000 - $254,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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!

Requirements

7+ years of regulatory experience (or combined regulatory and litigation experience) from law firm, government, and/or in-house work.
Consumer-facing tech experience is required.
Familiar with U.S. and global frameworks on content regulation and moderation, ecommerce, product safety and consumer protection.
Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state (New York or California preferred).
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to engage technical experts and distill sophisticated matters in plain English, without legal jargon, for business partners, engineers, and senior leaders.
Great instincts and good judgment.
Know when to say "no" or "yes."
Know when to raise concerns and are always mindful that the company is our client.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, product teams, and engineers.
Comfortable answering new questions and unpacking laws from unfamiliar jurisdictions.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, stepping up, sharing knowledge, and contributing across the broader Legal team.
Active use of AI tools for research, drafting, analysis, and task management, with curiosity about how AI can continue to amplify impact.

Responsibilities

Advise business teams and support regulatory engagement globally.
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.
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.
Interpret the evolving regulatory landscape, and develop engagement strategies.
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.
Balance risk and compliance obligations with business opportunity and operational realities.
Assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.