Legal Counsel - Public Affairs & Regulatory
Trustpilot is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its Public Affairs & Regulatory team, a key component of the broader Trust team. This role is pivotal in enhancing online trust by ensuring that consumers, businesses, regulators, and other stakeholders have confidence in the platform's content and the company's commitment to ethical practices. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining Trustpilot's reputation as a trusted and compliant platform amidst an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
The Legal Counsel will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and analyzing new laws and regulations across key markets, including the UK, EU, and US, focusing on areas such as online safety, digital content, and consumer protection. They will ensure the streamlined implementation of new legislative requirements and the maintenance of regulatory obligations. Additionally, the role involves identifying and recommending strategic improvements to Trustpilot's products and operations to ensure compliance and trustworthiness. The Legal Counsel will also provide clear and actionable guidance to stakeholders, translating complex legal and regulatory language into understandable terms, and support the Public Affairs team on advocacy initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have the right to practice law in Scotland, England & Wales, or Denmark, with 0-2 years of post-qualification experience. They should possess comprehensive legal technical skills, including proficient analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities. A growth mindset with a desire for continuous learning, a bias for action focusing on outcomes, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy are essential. An enthusiasm for regulatory issues and the ability to help key stakeholders understand them is also important.
Trustpilot offers a range of flexible working options to accommodate personal priorities. The compensation package is competitive and includes a bonus. Employees are entitled to 25 days of holiday per year, increasing to 28 days after two years of employment, along with two paid volunteering days annually. The company provides rich learning and development opportunities through the Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist, as well as benefits such as a pension, life insurance, health cash plan, online GP access, and an Employee Assistance Plan. Additional perks include full access to Headspace, paid parental leave, season ticket loans, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a centrally located office equipped with various amenities.
Trustpilot fosters a culture driven by connection, emphasizing collaboration, respect, and diversity. With vibrant office locations worldwide and over 50 nationalities represented, the company prides itself on being an equal opportunity workplace that values diverse perspectives and ideas. Employees are encouraged to shape a career they can be proud of, with autonomy and support for growth. Joining Trustpilot means becoming part of a team committed to being the universal symbol of trust in an ever-changing world.