Lead Counsel

LEGAL

What We Do

Epic's multi-specialized team of attorneys and legal professionals partner across our organization to provide legal solutions as well as consult and inform on the products we build and games we develop.

What You'll Do

Epic’s regulatory team advises the company on newly enacted laws and regulations around the world as well as works alongside our Public Policy Team to monitor regulatory developments. Partnering closely with our subject matter experts, Product Counsel and Compliance Team, you will manage the design of compliance programs and educate counsel regarding regulatory requirements. You will also lead the company’s response to regulatory investigations and requests for information from regulators.

In this role, you will

• Assist in managing the regulatory team and establishing team priorities.
• Assess and provide guidance to Epic senior management, Product Counsel, the Compliance Team and Legal leadership on key global laws and regulations.
• Lead multi-stakeholder regulatory compliance projects.
• Assist in monitoring changes to the relevant regulatory landscape.
• Assist in monitoring and tracking emerging regulatory policy in collaboration with the Public Policy team.
• Support advocacy and engagement with regulators and trade associations.
• Respond to global regulatory inquiries and investigations.

What we're looking for

• A qualified attorney with at least 8 years of experience working in regulatory compliance, either within a regulatory body, in-house or at a law firm.
• If based outside of North America, the willingness and ability to consistently work US Eastern time zone hours.
• Experience handling regulatory enforcement actions brought by regulatory bodies.
• 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.
• Must be able to work 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.

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 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. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.