Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (Corporate & Product Compliance) at Scrambly

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Master's degree in Law; bar admission in any EU jurisdiction preferred; 5+ years of experience as Legal Counsel or in a similar role, ideally within a tech, SaaS, or digital product company; solid understanding of contract law, employment structures, and commercial agreements; deep knowledge of data privacy and consumer protection regulations (GDPR, CCPA, and equivalents in Japan, South Korea, UK); experience drafting and localizing user-facing legal documents; business-oriented mindset; excellent English communication skills.

Why This Corporate & Product Compliance Role at Scrambly Demands Your Attention

When a bootstrapped adtech scale-up growing 250% year-over-year decides to hire its first Legal Counsel, it is not merely filling an open requisition. It is building a legal function from the ground up. Scrambly, which has been featured in the AppsFlyer Performance Index and the Singular ROI Index within just 3.5 years, is now looking for a Legal Counsel (Corporate & Product Compliance) based in Belgium. For lawyers chasing a high-impact, cross-functional career at the intersection of technology, data protection, and commercial law, this role represents a rare chance to shape a global compliance framework from its earliest days.

This isn't a typical in-house counsel seat. The role explicitly includes Data Protection Officer (DPO) responsibilities, requiring fluency in GDPR, CCPA, and the equivalent regimes in Japan, South Korea, and the UK. It spans drafting Terms of Service, negotiating partner agreements, and advising product teams on subscription models, refund policies, and digital consumer protection. For a lawyer who enjoys both strategic thinking and pragmatic execution, the job description reads like a masterclass in modern tech law.

Inside Scrambly: A Rewards-Powered App Discovery Engine

Before examining the legal nuances, it is essential to understand the business. Scrambly describes itself as a reward-powered alternative to the App Store and Google Play. It builds a loyalty-driven ecosystem that connects millions of users with top mobile apps, delivering ROI-focused growth for advertisers. The company is fully bootstrapped and profitable, which means legal decisions directly impact the bottom line. This is not a corporate behemoth with layers of bureaucracy; it is a lean, fast-moving startup where general counsel work touches every department.

“We’re building the future of app discovery: a reward-powered alternative to the App Store and Google Play.” — Scrambly

For legal professionals, this context matters. Working in a hyper-growth adtech company means legal advice is often sought in real time, and “no” is rarely an acceptable answer. The job description emphasizes a “business-oriented mindset” and the ability to “weigh legal risks and propose pragmatic solutions.” That phrase is code for being a business partner, not a bottleneck.

Breaking Down the Core Responsibilities: Corporate, Product, and DPO

The role is deliberately structured into three pillars. Understanding each is critical for any applicant tailoring their CV or preparing for interviews.

Corporate & Operational Legal

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and partner agreements.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations in the EU, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
• Providing day-to-day legal guidance to management and cross-functional teams.

These responsibilities demand more than just contract law familiarity. A successful candidate will need to understand how adtech partnerships function, including attribution, performance-based pricing, and data-sharing arrangements.

Product & Compliance

• Advising on GDPR, CCPA, and equivalent international consumer protection frameworks.
• Supporting new product initiatives such as subscription models, including refund and cancellation policies.

The product compliance element is where lawyers often struggle. It requires translating legal requirements into actionable product decisions. For instance, a change in refund policies could affect user retention and revenue. The role asks you to provide “risk-based recommendations rather than rigid interpretations,” which is a clear signal that Scrambly values legal creativity.

Data Protection & Privacy (DPO Responsibilities)

• Serving as the company’s Data Protection Officer.
• Maintaining records of processing and embedding privacy-by-design.
• Leading responses to data subject requests, incidents, and regulatory inquiries.
• Developing internal privacy governance frameworks and staff training.

This is a senior, accountable position. In many companies, DPO duties are separate from general c