Sr. Counsel - Law Enforcement and Content Safety

    • Pinterest, Inc.
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Posted 13 days ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
USD 135,150.00 - 278,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Law enforcement
Internet
Customer service
Pinterest
Operations
Policies
Regulatory Compliance
Legal
Law
Counseling
Communication
Leadership
Multitasking
Collaboration
SAP BASIS

Job Details

About Pinterest:

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It's where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you'll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You'll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that's uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.

As Senior Counsel, Law Enforcement and Content Safety, you will tackle a range of cutting-edge matters arising from content on Pinterest, including issues relating to intermediary liability, content, and child safety issues. You'll work with our Trust & Safety, Engineering, Product, Operations, and Public Policy teams to evaluate and ensure compliance with a dynamic and developing legal landscape governing user generated content.

What you'll do:
  • Work closely with Trust & Safety, Engineering, and Product Operations teams to ensure compliance with content laws globally, including intermediary liability laws.
  • Monitor ongoing developments in legislation, case law and regulatory guidance relating to content laws and regulations.
  • Provide legal advice on legislative, regulatory and other public policy initiatives relating to intermediary liability, content, and child safety issues.
  • Provide timely legal support for Operations teams on legal questions around content removals, including for unlawful content, Community Guidelines violations, and law enforcement and government requests.
  • Provide specialized legal guidance to cross-functional partners and other members of the Legal team on intermediary liability issues.

What we're looking for:
  • Qualified to practice law in the U.S. state where you reside.
  • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience counseling on intermediary liability and content issues at a law firm or in-house. Experience with law enforcement, content safety, and child safety issues preferred.
  • Exceptional judgment and impeccable integrity with excellent communication and client-service skills.
  • Eagerness to learn with a strong desire to embrace an entrepreneurial, flexible, and collaborative working style.
  • Experience leading and multitasking on competing projects and priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Our PinFlex future of work philosophy requires this role to visit a Pinterest office for collaboration approximately 1x per quarter). For employees not located within a commutable distance from this in-office touchpoint, Pinterest will cover T&E. Learn more about PinFlex here.

Relocation Statement:
  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$135,150-$278,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify for support.