Risk Policy Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and execute thorough investigative research to support client deliverables, intelligence reports, proofs of concept, and ad hoc research inquiries.

• Assess, analyze, and integrate information from various regulatory, legal, and open sources to create clear narratives regarding platform risk and emerging abuse patterns.

• Act as a senior reviewer for high-priority reports and data outputs, refining others’ writing in accordance with organizational style to ensure precision, clarity, and actionable insights.

• Collaborate closely with Data Integrity teams to map new risk networks and perform ongoing network integrity checks to guarantee data accuracy.

• Conduct extensive legal and regulatory research across a broad range of high-risk subject areas and jurisdictions (e.g., healthcare, telemedicine, financial services, gambling, adult content).

• Provide decisive answers to internal analyst inquiries, deliver final risk determinations for clients, and serve as a key contact for complex, high-risk escalations.

• Assist in designing, building, and maintaining internal knowledge bases and team-specific resource libraries with a focus on usability and consistency.

• Function as a subject-matter expert in payments-related risk, including payment facilitation models, merchant risk, evolving fintech/regulatory expectations, and social media and e-commerce platforms.

• Monitor and interpret regulatory, enforcement, and industry developments, incorporating insights into team resources, training materials, and workflows.

• Represent the Research function in both internal and external meetings, advising Sales and Product teams on ecosystem trends, product opportunities, or policy limitations.

• Mentor and assist junior researchers, analysts, and specialists through formal peer review, coaching, and the creation of training materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in research, legal compliance, risk operations, intelligence, or a related field is preferred.

• J.D. or equivalent degree, and/or active Bar membership (or eligibility for house counsel admission).

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to tailor complex writing for a diverse audience (from internal analysts to executives and clients).

• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to make definitive decisions under pressure.

• Proficient with tools such as Google Workspace, Confluence, Microsoft Excel/Sheets, standard research or monitoring platforms, and commonly used AI tools.

• Demonstrate a growth mindset by being receptive to feedback, welcoming change, and collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Flexible work options.