Risk Policy Counsel
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Risk Policy Counsel conducting in-depth investigative research and legal analysis at LegitScript. Leading complex research initiatives and advising internal teams on regulatory topics.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and conduct in-depth investigative research to support client deliverables, intelligence reports, proofs of concept, and ad hoc research requests
- Evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse regulatory, legal, and open sources to provide clear narratives regarding platform risk and emerging abuse patterns
- Serve as a senior reviewer for high-priority reports and data deliverables, editing others’ writing in keeping with organizational style to ensure accuracy, clarity, and actionable insights
- Partner closely with Data Integrity teams to map new risk networks and conduct ongoing network integrity checks to ensure data accuracy
- Perform comprehensive legal and regulatory research across a wide variety of high-risk subject areas and jurisdictions (e.g., healthcare, telemedicine, financial services, gambling, adult content)
- Decisively answer internal analyst questions, provide final risk decisions for clients, and serve as a central point of contact for complex, high-risk escalations
- Help design, build, and maintain internal knowledge bases and team-specific resource libraries with an emphasis on usability and consistency
- Act as a subject-matter expert for payments-related risk, including payment facilitation models, merchant risk, evolving fintech/regulatory expectations, and social media and e-commerce platforms
- Track and interpret regulatory, enforcement, and industry developments, integrating insights into team resources, training materials, and workflows
- Represent the Research function in internal and external meetings, advising Sales and Product teams on ecosystem trends, product opportunities, or policy limitations
- Mentor and support junior researchers, analysts, and specialists through formal peer review, coaching, and the development of training materials
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in research, legal compliance, risk operations, intelligence, or a related field preferred
- J.D. or equivalent degree, and/or active Bar membership (or eligibility for house counsel admission)
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to adjust complex writing for diverse audiences (from internal analysts to executives and clients)
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the confidence to make definitive decisions under pressure
- Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Confluence, Microsoft Excel/Sheets, standard research or monitoring platforms, and common use AI tools
- Exhibit a growth mindset by being open to feedback, embracing change, and collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work options
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