SoundCloud empowers artists & fans to connect & share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build & grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, & resources. With over 375 million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.
You will be in charge of working with business partners to identify, create & develop scalable compliance & regulatory solutions to create a compliant user experience. This entails providing day-to-day advice to a wide range of business teams, focusing on legal analysis, developing compliance objectives & resolving potential compliance issues that arise. You will also need to actively build & foster close regulatory relationships. This role involves engagement with SoundClouds leadership & regulatory bodies in Germany, UK & the US. Therefore, effective communication of complex matters in English (German is a big plus) & a history of successful regulatory management, are crucial attributes. The position will be based in Berlin or London.
Experience & Background:
- Admitted to practice law in Germany or the UK, with strong knowledge of laws & regulations relevant to online platforms
- 4+ years of experience as a legal counsel, preferably in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department
- Robust knowledge of online service provider regulations, data protection & relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. BNetzA)
- Experience interfacing with regulators & government authorities
- Strong analytical, research, & problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply legal principles to practical business situations
- Develop & execute comprehensive regulatory strategies aligned with business goals & timelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of regulatory compliance efforts
- Provide regulatory guidance & support to product development teams to ensure timely implementation of regulatory requirements
- Stay abreast of global regulatory requirements, changes, & emerging trends in online service provider regulations
- Develop & deliver training programs to enhance regulatory knowledge & awareness within the company, including the internal product teams
- Experience in copyright laws is a plus
About us:
- We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York & Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), & the UK (London)
- We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate & connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home
- We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity & inclusion at all levels of our organization & fostering a community where everyones voice, perspective & experience is respected & heard
- We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops & enrichment opportunities
Benefits:
- Not located in Berlin? No worries, we offer extensive relocation support including allowances, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, & by partnering with Expath, on the ground support on arrival
- Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity & Wellness benefit!
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Professional development allowance
- Flexible vacation & public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
- We offer free German courses at beginning, intermediate & advanced
- Various snacks, goodies & 2 free lunches weekly at the office!
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