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Overview Join to apply for the Legal Counsel - Platform Liability role at Spotify . Spotify’s Legal team is growing. We’re facing innovative challenges that mirror the ground-breaking industry and product at the heart of our company. As we’ve expanded into more than 184 countries and our company has grown tremendously, we find ourselves facing new and interesting legal issues every day. As Legal Counsel, Platform Liability & Enforcement at Spotify, you will help supervise Spotify’s legal takedown practices and policies and you will provide legal support for the teams that develop, implement, and support Spotify’s content policies. You will also work directly to resolve claims related to these policies and help build out processes for scale. Your experience making risk-based assessments and proactively finding solutions to complex problems will be crucial. What You’ll Do Advise on Spotify’s state and global compliance with online safety frameworks and safe harbor laws (e.g., CDA Section 230, Digital Services Act, Marco Civil) Support managing Spotify’s legal takedown process, including providing legal guidance on handling user notices and government-issued takedown requests Provide legal advice across Spotify on platform liability, including issue-spotting and strategizing solutions for new products Work with internal and external counsel and government affairs experts to track evolving legal requirements across territories where Spotify operates Collaborate with Product and Trust & Safety teams to assess and implement online safety features, including tools addressing harmful or unlawful content Engage in proactive enforcement efforts regarding potential abuse of the Spotify platform Provide legal support for litigations and press inquiries arising from content takedown issues Work with operations teams to develop efficient, scalable practices around legal takedown requests Perform rotational work as business requires Who You Are Law degree (or equivalent) and qualified to practice law as in-house counsel in the State of New York 5+ years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department Deep understanding of intermediary liability frameworks, with a preference for experience litigating intermediary liability cases Proven expertise in content-related legal issues Experience assessing and advising on a broad set of legal standards, even when those standards are new to you Experience partnering with global stakeholders Ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers; strong problem-solving and collaborative skills Self-motivated and able to identify and complete work without explicit instruction Multi-tasker who can triage to ensure the right matters receive attention Willingness to dig deep on projects and work well with both lawyers and non-legal stakeholders Comfortable incorporating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) into day-to-day work to drive efficiency and scalable legal support Where You’ll Be This role is based in New York, New York We offer flexibility to work from home with some in-person meetings; expect 2-3 in-office days per week Compensation & Benefits The United States base range for this position is $167,992-$239,989 plus equity. Benefits include health insurance, six months paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 23 paid days off, and 13 paid flexible holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spotify

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