General Counsel
Discord is looking for an experienced General Counsel to build out a legal and policy team. You will be responsible for guiding us through complex...
Discord is looking for an experienced General Counsel to build out a legal and policy team. You will be responsible for guiding us through complex legal projects and matters involving Privacy, Product, Compliance, and Policy. You’ll need to be strong willed but flexible to adapt to our changing priorities and organizational needs. To start with, you’ll be rolling up your sleeves to jump in and support the overall organization, but we’ll look to you both to build a team and train the company on the intricacies of law and business. Your advice and creativity will help shape the legal, product, and policy strategies for our crazy fast growing business.
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What You Will Do
Build processes and a team to improve our legal efficiency, mitigate risk, and help us use Discord as a force for good
Navigate a complex landscape to develop compliance and policy structure and processes relating to privacy, security, product, and user safety
Provide legal support to help us design an innovative and next-generation social media and communication platform
Provide contracting support and advice on matters relating to financial services offerings
Review and draft legal agreements and facilitate all legal needs and conversations across the org (HR, Product, Corporate, and Contract)
What You Have
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and membership in CA state bar
15+ years experience as a practicing attorney
You’re excited to work and partner with the leaders of other departments and have a proven ability to reach agreement on complex issues.
Experience and expertise in consumer privacy law (GDPR, CCPA, etc)
Experience working with consumer focused Internet, Communication and technology companies, preferably startups at the Series D+ stages
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and providing direction and leadership under tight deadlines
Experience building a high functioning team that has contributed to the growth and scaling of a business
Benefits and Perks
Medical insurance including Health, Dental, Vision
13 paid holidays
Unlimited sick days
Parental Leave and fertility benefits
Transgender benefits
Supported-employee clubs and Employee Resource Groups
Commuter Contributions of $270 a month (pre-tax)
Daily lunches and unlimited snacks
Monthly gym and fitness stipend
About Us
Gamers, nerds, moms, dads, engineers, designers, marketers, support. We created Discord to help people come together around games. It's been amazing to watch it grow into what it is today - a place where millions of diverse communities exist and people connect with old friends and new. Diversity and inclusiveness are a critical part of how we get to what's next. We believe that with diversity comes a better product, better decisions, and a better work environment. As we continue to grow, our values keep us dedicated to building a company that is representative of the world we live and play in.
We'd love your help. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Discord is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.
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