Regulatory Legal Counsel

Overview

In this role you guide regulatory strategy and compliance for SpaceXSI products across Europe, the UK, the Middle East and Africa. You translate complex digital and AI regulation into practical plans, partnering with Safety, Product, Engineering and Compliance teams. You will engage regulators and shape product reviews to meet evolving rules like the EU AI Act and DSA. You join a fast-paced, product-focused environment where your legal insight directly impacts product design and risk management. This role offers the chance to influence how advanced AI systems are deployed in a growing, cross-border technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Advise on EU/UK/EMEA digital regulations with focus on EU AI Act, DSA, UK OSA, AVMSD and national implementations
• Support regulatory engagements and investigations with European Commission, EU AI Office, Ofcom, Coimisiún na Meán, and other regulators
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess new features and AI products against regulatory requirements (risk assessments, age assurance, content moderation, transparency, data access, labeling)
• Track and interpret new legislation and enforcement trends across EMEA and translate into practical guidance for products
• Develop scalable regulatory compliance processes, templates and playbooks
• Coordinate with Compliance, Product Counsel, Privacy, Litigation and Policy to maintain consistent positions across jurisdictions
• Manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-consciously
• Support department needs proactively and adopt AI tools to boost productivity
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between product design and regulatory obligations

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer of good standing ideally UK and/or EU
• 5+ years of legal experience in technology, platform or digital regulation
• Strong knowledge of DSA and/or UK OSA; familiarity with multiple frameworks is acceptable
• Solid understanding of legislative processes and technology industry
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to explain complex ideas succinctly
• Ability to work with technical and non-legal teams and understand product workings
• Strong ownership, judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to being in-office 5 days/week

• excellent communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• ownership and judgment
• knowledge of EU AI Act
• DSA and OSA familiarity
• understanding of AVMSD

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