Principal Counsel, Southeast Asia

7 hours ago

Singapore Roblox Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

As Principal Counsel – Southeast Asia, you will primarily help to advise on existing and emerging laws in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. You will guide cross-functional stakeholders on the impact of regional laws on Roblox's product and operations. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and remotely from Headquarters, and collaboratively with all company partners.

This role is based in Singapore reporting to the Head of APAC, Regulatory & International Legal.

You will:

  • Advise on existing, pending, and developing regulations affecting Roblox, including regulations concerning online UGC platforms and consumer protection issues in Southeast Asia; 
  • Identify new regulatory trends and educate company leadership on their implications;
  • Help create a cross-functional response to legal obligations; 
  • Develop and implement procedures, policies and programs to ensure Roblox compliance with applicable laws and regulations in Southeast Asia
  • Analyze complex legal issues and translate analysis into practical advice;
  • Evaluate, engage, and oversee outside counsel in Southeast Asia;
  • Liaise and develop strong relationships with relevant regulators in Southeast Asia;
  • Provide legal advice and support in relation to local content ratings issues;
  • Respond to requests for compliance advice from engineering, product and marketing teams concerning time-sensitive communications and product releases.

You have: 

  • 12+ years of post-qualification relevant legal experience;
  • Experience working with or for a company in the social media, content or gaming space on a wide range of issues, including internet laws, UGC, product policy, corporate and regulatory matters;
  • Strong critical judgment and analytical skills with the ability to propose solutions and translate legal analysis into practical advice, taking into account the needs and objectives of the business;  
  • Deep understanding of relevant SEA regulatory frameworks; 
  • Qualification to practice law in Singapore;
  • Experience dealing with online safety, consumer or other relevant regulators in SEA; 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;  
  • The ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment; 
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; 
  • The ability to handle a diverse and complex workload; and
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a small, tightly-knit team.

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