Legal Counsel - Content and Safety Job at Bumble in Austin

Bumble is looking for a skilled EU/UK-qualified Safety Lawyer to join its global team of legal professionals. Reporting into Head of Content and Safety - Legal, the Safety Lawyer will work closely with our in-house Member Safety and Communications teams, and wider Legal team, on content moderation, law enforcement, regulatory and safety issues across our products, including Bumble, Badoo, Official, Geneva and Fruitz.Bumble is on a mission to create a kinder, safer and more equitable internet through Kind Connections and the Legal Counsel - Content and Safety will be pivotal in helping us to achieve that.What you'll do: Support our member safety team, advising on content moderation issues, content policies, law enforcement requests and user safety issues working with and managing external counsel as necessary.Monitor, review and assess international laws and regulations relating to content and safety, and advising on the implementation of those laws, including the Digital Services Act in the EU, Online Safety Act in the UK, dating code and regulation developing in Australia.Be responsible for regulatory engagement together with the public policy team.Closely collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams on regulatory and policy strategies, external communication and investigations.Support our Law Enforcement team with processing user data and content removal requests.About you: Licensed in good standing to practice law in the U.S.4-7 years experience with 3+ years in a regulatory and/or product legal compliance role from a well-regarded private practice team or established in-house department.Background in consumer-facing tech and/or digital media, or a solid understanding of these industries from private practice.Deep understanding of laws relating to user-generated content, in particular the REPORT Act, Digital Services Act in the EU and the Online Safety Act in the UK, with experience advising on or analysing those laws preferred.Previous experience of advising on the practical implementation of new laws.You're able to work on a large number and variety of strategic projects and navigate ambiguous legal and regulatory environments.You're able to work as a team player who can effectively work with, manage and coordinate colleagues, internal stakeholders and the business.You hold the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficient in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organisation.You are passionate about Bumble’s mission and values.$166,000 - $198,000 a year Base Compensation Range: $166,000 - $198,000. For base compensation, we set standard ranges for all roles based on function, level, and geographic location. This position is also typically eligible to participate in our short- and long-term incentive programs. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy.#J-18808-Ljbffr