Interim E-Commerce Regulatory Counsel (EMEA) - £185k-£200k-Global Tech
Job Description
We are working with a high-growth international technology business seeking an experienced E-Commerce Regulatory Counsel to support a major expansion programme across EMEA.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong experience advising online platforms, marketplaces, technology companies or consumer-facing digital businesses on complex regulatory and market-entry issues.
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The Role
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You will act as a key legal partner supporting expansion into new jurisdictions across Europe and neighbouring markets, providing practical, commercially focused advice across the full e-commerce lifecycle.
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Key responsibilities include:
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- Advising on marketplace and e-commerce regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Managing and synthesising local counsel advice and identifying key legal and operational risks.
- Developing country-by-country legal risk assessments and market-entry frameworks.
- Supporting business stakeholders on localisation requirements and regulatory implementation.
- Advising on product compliance, consumer protection, advertising, platform governance, content moderation and online marketplace obligations.
- Working closely with legal, policy, product and business teams in a fast-paced international environment.
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About You
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We are interested in lawyers who have experience in one or more of the following areas:
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- E-commerce regulation
- Digital platform regulation
- Consumer protection law
- Online marketplaces
- Technology and product counselling
- Market-entry and international expansion projects
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Candidates are likely to have gained experience within:
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- In-house legal teams at technology, platform or marketplace businesses
- Leading international law firms with strong technology, consumer or regulatory practices
- Fast-growth digital businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions
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Key Experience
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- Strong knowledge of EU digital and consumer regulatory frameworks
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Experience advising on issues such as:
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- Digital Services Act (DSA)
- Consumer protection and advertising rules
- Product compliance and product safety
- GDPR and related digital regulation
- AI and emerging technology regulation
- Platform governance and marketplace obligations
- Experience coordinating multi-jurisdictional advice and working with external counsel
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Additional European language skills are advantageous
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Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details on this search.