Legitscript Careers

Risk Policy Counsel

Remote (United States)

No sponsorshipDetected 13 days ago

Code ReviewConfluenceExcelFDA RegulatoryResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

The Risk Policy Counsel is an experienced individual contributor who combines deep investigative research expertise, legal acumen, and strategic insight to support internal stakeholders, product growth, and high-profile clients.
The ideal candidate will lead complex research initiatives, evaluate and synthesize information from diverse sources, and play a central role in advising internal analyst teams and clients on complex regulatory topics.

Research, Intelligence, and Client Deliverables Lead and conduct in-depth investigative research to support client deliverables, intelligence reports, proofs of concept, and ad hoc research requests.
Partner closely with Data Integrity teams to map new risk networks and conduct ongoing network integrity checks to ensure data accuracy.
Knowledge Management and Subject-Matter Expertise Help design, build, and maintain internal knowledge bases and team-specific resource libraries with an emphasis on usability and consistency.
Mentor and support junior researchers, analysts, and specialists through formal peer review, coaching, and the development of training materials.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role serves as a trusted subject-matter expert across multiple domains, including trust & safety, regulatory and policy trends, and the payments ecosystem.

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.
We succeed together, care deeply, stay curious, and inspire trust - and we look for those qualities in the people we hire.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At LegitScript, we are passionate about making the internet and payment ecosystems safer and more transparent.
We help companies of all sizes keep their services legal and safe for consumers.
To do this, LegitScript combines big data with the world's leading team of experts skilled in highly regulated and complex sectors, including transaction laundering detection, pharmaceuticals, online gambling, and more.
Unmatched accuracy and deep risk analysis that identifies which commercial entities play by the rules, and which do not.
Our diverse industry partnerships provide unique insights that keep businesses and governments at the forefront of emerging trends.
That's why LegitScript is trusted by the world's largest search engines, internet platforms, payment companies, and regulatory agencies.

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