Director, Corporate & Commercial Law

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As the Director of Corporate & Commercial Law you will be an important part of a high-impact legal team at one of the most interesting companies on the planet. Reporting to our Chief Legal Officer, you'll help guide Discord forward as we launch new lines of business, engage new partners, and expand our employee base across the world. You'll get to work with some super inspiring people, including our Marketing, Business Development, Finance and People team leaders. To top it all off, you'll play an essential part in shaping the values and culture of our Legal team. If this sounds like a fun challenge, please read on ...  What you'll be doing
  • Structure and help negotiate business development deals with partners including major game consoles, game publishers, and digital content services  
  • Deliver legal support for the company’s user acquisition initiatives, including paid media buys and joint promotions with celebrities and influencers 
  • Identify and resolve legal issues relating to the company’s work with brands who want to engage with their fans on Discord 
  • Advise the Marketing team on advertising law and music licensing issues in connection with contests, videos, community events, and other public communications 
  • Counsel the People team on employee relations matters consistent with company values and applicable law 
  • Developing new policies, practices, and programs as the company expands its operations across the US and into Europe and other regions 
  • Build and roll-out a company-wide ethics program, combining a Code of Conduct with engaging employee training and whistleblower hotlines 
  • Support the company’s outbound M&A activities, including conducting diligence on potential acquisitions, framing deal terms, and managing legal aspects of the closing and post-closing integration 
What you should have
  • JD from an accredited law school  
  • Admission to the California Bar or eligible to register as in-house counsel with the California Bar
  • Experience at a well-respected law firm
  • Strong foundation in technology transactions with a willingness to get creative on deal terms when that’s necessary to advance our business goals
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, making good decisions under tight deadlines
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Bonus Points
  • In-house legal department experience with a consumer-oriented tech company 
  • Ability to develop and implement employment law compliance strategies across and outside the United States  
  • Expertise in legal and regulatory aspects of consumer payments  
  • Experience with the legal aspects of launching and managing international operations for a U.S.-based company 

Benefits and Perks

  • Medical insurance including Health, Dental, Vision 
  • 13 paid holidays 
  • Unlimited sick days 
  • Parental Leave and fertility benefits 
  • Supported-employee clubs and Employee Resource Groups 
  • Commuter Contributions of $270 a month (pretax) 
  • Daily lunches and unlimited snacks 
  • Monthly gym and fitness stipend 

About Us

Friends, coworkers, gamers, nerds, moms, dads, engineers, designers, marketers, support. Originally, we created Discord to help people come together around games. It's been amazing to watch it grow into what it is today - a place where millions of diverse communities exist and people connect with old friends and new. Diversity and inclusiveness are a critical part of how we get to what's next. We believe that with diversity comes a better product, better decisions, and a better work environment. As we continue to grow, our values keep us dedicated to building a company that is representative of the world we live and play in.

Discord is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.

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