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Head of Legal - Compliance & Regulatory

Voodoo
Full-Time
On-site
Paris, France
Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.

Team 

Our Corporate teams support the company’s performance and growth whilst putting people at the core of everything they do. As a French tech leader and global successful company, our Corporate teams are constantly looking for ways to innovate and increase organization efficiency to keep Voodoo ahead of the market. Voodoo’s Corporate function is composed of five teams: HR, Talent acquisition, Legal, M&A and Finance, working together to drive Voodoo’s success.

Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal to lead our legal and compliance efforts, ensuring full adherence to global regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Digital Services Act (DSA), and other relevant legal frameworks. In addition to compliance expertise, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling trust and safety matters and managing litigation strategies.

Responsabilities

    • Regulatory Compliance: Lead compliance initiatives for GDPR, the DSA, and other applicable regulations. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure regulatory adherence. Monitor legal developments and proactively advise on compliance risks.

    • Trust & Safety: Oversee trust and safety strategies, focusing on user protection, content moderation, and platform security. Collaborate with operational and product teams to develop processes that address harmful or illegal content, misinformation, and user risks. Ensure compliance with global trust and safety standards, including reporting obligations and transparency requirements.

    • Litigation Management: Handle litigation matters, including managing disputes, responding to claims, and overseeing external counsel. Develop litigation strategies to protect the company’s interests and mitigate risks. Represent the company in legal proceedings and settlements as necessary.

    • Legal Leadership: Oversee the compliance ans business affaire team, including team management and external counsel coordination. Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing insights on legal risks and opportunities. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, policies, and agreements.

    • Data Protection and Privacy: Act as the primary point of contact for data protection authorities and other regulatory bodies. Oversee data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and other risk assessment tools. Ensure proper handling of data subject rights requests and incident response protocols.

    • Digital Services and Content Regulation: Provide strategic advice on compliance with the DSA, focusing on intermediary liability, content moderation, and transparency obligations. Collaborate with product, IT, and operational teams to ensure compliance across platforms.

    • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with departments such as IT, HR, Trust & Safety, and product development to align legal and operational strategies. Represent the company in external legal and regulatory matters.

Profile

    • Minimum 8–10 years of relevant experience (not including internships). Prior leadership/management role as in-house counsel is a must.
    • First experience in a law firm is highly preferred.
    • Expertise in GDPR, DSA, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
    • Strong background in data protection, privacy law, and platform liability.
    • Proven experience handling trust and safety matters.
    • Significant experience managing litigation.
    • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, result-driven environment.

Preferred Skills

    • Experience in gaming, social media, or advertising industries is a strong plus.
    • Certifications in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM).
    • Familiarity with other global privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, PIPL).
    • Experience in public policy.

Benefits

    • Competitive salary upon experience
    • Premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo
    • Swile Lunch voucher
    • Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo)
    • Wellness activities in our Paris office
    • Unlimited vacation policy
    • Remote days
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