Full-Time

Counsel – Regulatory

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Mid

London, UK

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Public Policy
Requirements
  • A qualified attorney with at least 3 years post-qualification experience working in regulatory compliance, either within a regulatory body, in-house or at a law firm.
  • Demonstrable experience handling regulatory enforcement actions brought by a regulatory body.
  • Prior work and/or substantial knowledge of the tech industry. A good working knowledge of tech or videogames is an advantage.
  • An individual who is comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment, navigating complex issues, driving high-risk/impact projects, and working and making sound judgments and decisions in ambiguous situations where clear guidance is lacking or may not exist.
  • Experience working proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of individuals and teams.
Responsibilities
  • Assess and provide guidance to Legal leadership, Epic senior management, Product Counsel and the Compliance Team on key global laws and regulations.
  • Advise and support the management of multi-stakeholder regulatory compliance projects.
  • Monitor changes to the relevant regulatory landscape, including regulatory enforcement actions and identify trends.
  • Disseminate relevant legislative updates to relevant stakeholders and teams.
  • Assist in monitoring and tracking emerging regulatory policy in collaboration with the Public Policy team, to develop and implement regulatory and policy strategy.
  • Support advocacy and engagement with regulators and trade associations.
  • Lead Epic’s response to global regulatory inquiries and investigations.
Desired Qualifications
  • A good working knowledge of tech or videogames is an advantage.

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools and support.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' collaborations with brands like Adidas expand its market reach.
  • The rise of VR/AR gaming opens new opportunities for Epic's immersive content.
  • Subscription models provide Epic with steady revenue and high-quality content creation.

What critics are saying

  • FTC complaints pose legal and financial risks for Epic Games.
  • Overreliance on collaborations may dilute Fortnite's brand identity.
  • Server downtimes can lead to player frustration and negative sentiment.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • Fortnite's cross-platform play enhances player engagement across various devices.
  • Epic Online Services provide essential backend support for game developers.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical