Sr. Counsel (Global IP and Trust & Safety)

at  Pinterest

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As Senior Counsel, Global IP and Trust & Safety, you will advise business and Legal colleagues on cutting-edge issues relating to existing and emerging content and online safety laws in the EU, UK and around the world. You’ll work with our Engineering, Product, Operations and Public Policy teams to evaluate and strategize for compliance with a dynamic and developing legal landscape governing user generated content.
The ideal candidate will be independent, proactive, a quick learner and comfortable with complex and evolving legal requirements. This is an opportunity to join a growing legal team, learn about exciting new technologies and business models, and work on novel legal issues.
This role reports to the Senior Director & Assistant General Counsel, Global IP and Trust & Safety Legal.

• Partner with Engineering, Product and Operations teams to evaluate and develop compliance strategies with existing, pending and developing content laws in the EU and abroad, including IP (e.g., European Copyright Directive).
• Monitor ongoing developments in legislation, case law and regulatory guidance relating to content and copyright laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice on legislative, regulatory and other public policy initiatives relating to intermediary liability, content and IP issues; serve as subject matter expert to support Public Policy and Regulatory Legal teams in engagement activities.
• Provide timely specialized legal guidance to cross-functional partners and other members of the Legal team on intermediary liability issues, including IP.