Legal Counsel – Product Compliance & E-Commerce
6-Month Interim Contract | London / Hybrid | Immediate Start
We are supporting a leading international technology and digital commerce business seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a high-performing legal and compliance team on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, e-commerce, digital platforms, product development and regulatory compliance, partnering closely with product, commercial and operational stakeholders on fast-moving business initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day legal and compliance support on a broad range of digital platform and e-commerce matters, including:
- Advising on new product launches, platform features and business initiatives.
- Conducting legal and compliance assessments for products, services and strategic projects.
- Identifying regulatory risks and delivering pragmatic mitigation strategies.
- Advising stakeholders on platform governance, marketplace operations and consumer-facing products.
- Monitoring regulatory developments across the technology and e-commerce landscape and translating legal requirements into practical business guidance.
- Working closely with product, operations, compliance and commercial teams in a fast-paced environment.
We are interested in speaking to lawyers who combine strong technical knowledge with a commercial, solutions-oriented approach.
The ideal candidate will likely have:
- At least 4–8 years' post-qualification experience.
- Qualification in England & Wales, the US, EU, APAC or another recognised jurisdiction.
- Experience gained in a leading law firm and/or technology, internet, marketplace, media or e-commerce business.
- Strong knowledge of digital regulation and platform-related legal issues.
- Experience advising product, engineering, compliance and business stakeholders.
- Ability to operate independently in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Particularly Relevant Experience
We would be especially interested in candidates with experience in areas such as:
- E-commerce and online marketplace regulation.
- Digital Services Act (DSA).
- Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- GDPR and privacy compliance.
- Platform governance and trust & safety.
- Consumer protection and advertising regulation.
- Content moderation or online safety frameworks.
- AI governance, product compliance or emerging technology regulation.
- Cross-border technology and digital platform issues.
We would welcome applications from lawyers currently or previously working within:
- Global technology companies.
- Digital marketplaces.
- Social media platforms.
- Consumer technology businesses.
- Gaming and digital entertainment companies.
- E-commerce businesses.
- Online platforms and ecosystems.
Additional Advantage
Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English would be highly advantageous due to collaboration with international legal and business stakeholders.
Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details on this.