Senior Counsel (Safety & Law Enforcement)Apply locations Sydney, Australia time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0038651
Snap Inc is a technology company.
We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.
Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
The Legal & Policy Team is Snap's dedicated in-house law firm, policy consultant, lobbyist, thought partner, and advisor.
This team helps Snap make better decisions, understand and manage risks, and navigate challenges.
We partner with Snap team members on matters including privacy, product, law enforcement, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, policy, and social impact.
We're looking for a Senior Counsel to join the Safety & Law Enforcement Legal team!
The Safety & Law Enforcement Legal team provides critical support to Snap's Trust & Safety (T&S), Law Enforcement Operations (LEO), Product, Engineering, Communications, and Policy teams relating to investigation and enforcement of Community Guidelines violations, compliance with content moderation and reporting obligations, response to law enforcement requests, and cross-functional platform-safety initiatives.
What you'll do:You'll support Snap's T&S team in connection with the detection of, investigation of, and response to Community Guidelines violations.Working with Snap's LEO team, you'll help ensure Snap meets its obligations to produce user data to governments while adhering to relevant laws and protecting user privacy.You'll partner across our Legal and Policy teams to support regulatory compliance, inquiries, and engagement.You'll collaborate with our Privacy Legal, Product Legal, Policy, Engineering, Communications, and other internal partner teams to provide guidance and develop policies and tools that enable Snap to meet regulatory and legislative requirements.Specifically, you will:Collaborate cross-functionally with teams on safety- and compliance-related tooling, and developments in surveillance and safety laws.Assist in advising the T&S, Product, and Engineering teams in matters relating to the enforcement of Snap's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.Collaborate with the T&S team on investigations of Community Guidelines violations and advise regarding potential referrals to law enforcement.Help support the LEO team on laws and Snap policies governing responses to governmental requests for user data.Partner with the Policy team on legislative proposals and developments impacting user safety and Snap's data disclosure and reporting obligations.Collaborate with the Policy, LEO, T&S, and Communications teams in responding to inquiries from legislators, regulators, law enforcement, and the press.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:A phenomenal teammate with demonstrated ability to work closely with others in a manner consistent with Snap's values.Self-starter who is eager to learn and detail-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.Excellent legal and business judgment, as well as outstanding strategic-thinking skills and analytical ability.Comfort with operating in a fast-paced environment and working on legal and policy matters in an ever-changing landscape.Minimum Qualifications:Australia qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials.8+ years practicing law, including experience advising clients, conducting legal research, and analyzing complex statutory requirements.Professional experience with digital platform and content regulations (such as the Australia Online Safety Act, E.U.
Digital Services Act, and India's Intermediary Guidelines).Professional experience with laws related to government surveillance, including Australia's Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in-house and/or at a law firm advising technology companies on trust and safety, law enforcement response, and related matters.Experience conducting criminal investigations or investigating Terms of Service or Community Guidelines violations.Please note that, in this role, you may be exposed to sensitive content.
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At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products.
Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, or any other protected classification.
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we've got your back!
Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!
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