Interim Product/E-Commerce Counsel- £175k-£195k- Global Tech Client

Legal Counsel – Product Compliance & E-Commerce

6-Month Interim Contract | London / Hybrid | Immediate Start

We are supporting a leading international technology and digital commerce business seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a high-performing legal and compliance team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, e-commerce, digital platforms, product development and regulatory compliance , partnering closely with product, commercial and operational stakeholders on fast-moving business initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

The Role

You will provide day-to-day legal and compliance support on a broad range of digital platform and e-commerce matters, including:

• Advising on new product launches, platform features and business initiatives.
• Conducting legal and compliance assessments for products, services and strategic projects.
• Identifying regulatory risks and delivering pragmatic mitigation strategies.
• Advising stakeholders on platform governance, marketplace operations and consumer-facing products.
• Monitoring regulatory developments across the technology and e-commerce landscape and translating legal requirements into practical business guidance.
• Working closely with product, operations, compliance and commercial teams in a fast-paced environment.

We are interested in speaking to lawyers who combine strong technical knowledge with a commercial, solutions-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate will likely have:

• At least 4–8 years' post-qualification experience.
• Qualification in England & Wales, the US, EU, APAC or another recognised jurisdiction.
• Experience gained in a leading law firm and/or technology, internet, marketplace, media or e-commerce business.
• Strong knowledge of digital regulation and platform-related legal issues.
• Experience advising product, engineering, compliance and business stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Particularly Relevant Experience

We would be especially interested in candidates with experience in areas such as:

• E-commerce and online marketplace regulation.
• Digital Services Act (DSA).
• Digital Markets Act (DMA).
• GDPR and privacy compliance.
• Platform governance and trust & safety.
• Consumer protection and advertising regulation.
• Content moderation or online safety frameworks.
• AI governance, product compliance or emerging technology regulation.
• Cross-border technology and digital platform issues.

We would welcome applications from lawyers currently or previously working within:

• Global technology companies.
• Digital marketplaces.
• Social media platforms.
• Consumer technology businesses.
• Gaming and digital entertainment companies.
• E-commerce businesses.
• Online platforms and ecosystems.

Additional Advantage

Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English would be highly advantageous due to collaboration with international legal and business stakeholders.

Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details on this.