Director, Litigation EMEA

Responsibilities

We are representing a global entertainment technology organization seeking a Director, Litigation EMEA to serve as primary counsel for their business across the EMEA region. This role will handle a broad range of litigation matters and lead the management of regulatory investigations and proceedings throughout the region.

In this position, you will:

• Develop and implement internal processes to support compliance with global regulatory obligations
• Work closely with global litigation and competition counsel in the United States and other regions as part of a collaborative international team
• Represent the organization's interests before authorities and regulatory agencies
• Manage litigation and matters before regulatory agencies, partnering with outside counsel and managing litigation budgets
• Perform periodic risk assessments under competition, consumer protection, and other laws for the business
• Work globally to implement worldwide business and policy strategies
• Assist with developing policies and guidelines for the business and legal department
• Provide in-person and virtual trainings to the business on competition laws and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Government Affairs on public policy initiatives with respect to competition and related issues

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) with substantial experience leading complex litigation matters, alongside additional exposure to advising on competition and/or regulatory issues within large-scale, complex environments
• Qualified lawyer in the UK with experience working across jurisdictions in EMEA or globally
• Excellent understanding of litigation risk and a strategic and commercial mindset
• Substantial experience advising clients responding to subpoenas, RFIs, CIDs, and interview requests from competition authorities and other regulatory agencies
• Understanding of competition law and principles, and the ability to efficiently review, interpret, and analyze sophisticated legal information
• Data-driven mentality and ability to identify and recommend the best course of action even in ambiguous situations
• Keen working understanding of policy-making processes and government relations
• Substantial experience working as part of a global litigation team on behalf of a multinational company is beneficial

How We Work with You

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruitment team.

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