Legal & Compliance Counsel

Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel 📍 Budapest, Hungary 💰 €50,000 Are you an experienced Legal & Compliance professional ready to take ownership of regulatory and legal initiatives for a leading international tech company? This role offers the opportunity to work across complex legal frameworks while contributing to the governance of secure and transparent online services.About the RoleAs Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the company’s operations, Terms of Service, and policies comply with both EU and Hungarian legal requirements.You’ll help shape internal processes and documentation while staying at the forefront of evolving regulations that impact the digital ecosystem.You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, contribute to transparency and risk management initiatives, and act as a key advisor for ongoing compliance efforts across Europe and beyond.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct legal research on EU and Hungarian frameworks, including the Digital Services Act, Consumer Protection Directive, and online safety laws.Review and update Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and internal documentation.Support the preparation of the company’s Transparency Report and ensure timely regulatory reporting.Identify and mitigate compliance risks across multiple jurisdictions.Collaborate with internal teams to align legal requirements with business practices.What We’re Looking For7+ years’ experience in legal and/or compliance roles, ideally within technology, telecom, or digital services.Strong understanding of EU and Hungarian digital regulation and consumer protection law.Excellent research, drafting, and advisory skills.Fluent in Hungarian and English (both written and spoken).Law degree required (JD or equivalent); LL.M. preferred.Who You AreDetail-oriented and analytical with strong problem-solving skills.Able to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice.Proactive, self-driven, and adaptable to a fast-changing regulatory environment.Work SetupThis role is based in Budapest with hybrid flexibility. Candidates must be located in Hungary and able to attend the office when required, especially during the induction period (North of Central Budapest in Pest County)If you’re passionate about ensuring transparency, compliance, and trust in the digital space, we’d love to hear from you.