Product Compliance Counsel

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Product Compliance Counsel based in Canada. Join an international, remote-first organization developing innovative digital products that help people build meaningful connections across cultures and communities. As Product Compliance Counsel, you will play a key role in ensuring that digital products, marketing activities, and emerging technologies meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with Product, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to identify compliance risks, review new features, and support responsible product development. Your expertise will help navigate complex consumer protection, advertising, digital platform, sanctions, and artificial intelligence regulations across the EU and US markets. You will also contribute to regulatory monitoring, compliance training, and the continuous improvement of internal policies and controls. This opportunity is ideal for a legally trained professional who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, digital innovation, and international regulatory compliance. Accountabilities - Product Compliance: Review and approve product specifications for websites and mobile applications, ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and platform policies. Assess risks associated with product features, user journeys, monetization models, and digital service functionality. Participate in product compliance audits and incident response activities. - Marketing Compliance: Review advertising materials, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and platform requirements. Advise Marketing teams on consumer protection, advertising standards, promotional claims, and potential legal risks.

Support marketing compliance audits and the implementation of corrective actions. - Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across relevant jurisdictions, particularly in the EU and US. Assess their impact on digital products, marketing practices, and business processes, communicating regulatory updates and supporting the implementation of necessary changes. - Sanctions Compliance: Track sanctions-related regulatory developments and support the implementation and maintenance of internal sanctions policies, procedures, and controls. - Compliance Awareness and Training: Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance training programs and onboarding materials. Create, maintain, and update internal compliance guidance, practical playbooks, and knowledge resources to promote consistent understanding of regulatory obligations. - AI Compliance and Governance: Review AI-enabled products, features, and third-party artificial intelligence integrations to assess compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Support AI-related risk assessments and help implement appropriate governance frameworks and controls. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Marketing, and other internal stakeholders to integrate compliance considerations into product development and operational decision-making, balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives and user experience. Requirements: - A bachelor's or master's degree in Law or an equivalent legal qualification. - Knowledge of consumer protection legislation in the European Union and the United States, with the ability to assess its implications for digital products and online services. - Understanding of marketing and advertising compliance requirements in the EU and US, including promotional claims, digital advertising practices, and consumer-facing communications.