Associate General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer

Location: Bangalore, India | New Delhi, India | Mumbai, India

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a camera company at heart, believing the camera offers the greatest opportunity to improve how people live and communicate. Through Snapchat’s visual messaging, Lens Studio’s AR platform, and Spectacles AR glasses, we empower creative expression, real-time fun, and human connection worldwide. Our Legal & Policy Team acts as Snap’s in-house advisors, guiding innovative products while navigating complex risks in privacy, content, and compliance. We’re seeking an Associate General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer for Snap India to champion compliance in this dynamic AR and camera ecosystem, ensuring our creative tools comply with Indian laws while fostering our Kind, Smart, and Creative culture. Reporting to Snap’s Chief Compliance Officer, you’ll lead compliance for Snap India, spearheading adherence to the Information Technology Act, 2000, and Intermediary Guidelines. Partner with local and global teams in Legal, Public Policy, Trust & Safety, and beyond to handle government interactions, law enforcement, and user grievances. Stay ahead of regulations impacting privacy, content moderation, and AR innovations across India and APAC, while implementing Snap’s global integrity programs—including anti-bribery and code-of-conduct initiatives—with localized oversight and risk assessments. You’ll guide business ambassadors, support cross-functional AR product launches, and ensure our camera-first experiences remain compliant and cutting-edge. This role demands flexibility for off-hours emergencies, quarterly travel, and collaboration across time zones. Join us to protect Snap’s mission of fun, expressive communication through responsible innovation in India’s vibrant digital landscape.

What You'll Do

• Serve as Snap India’s Chief Compliance Officer, ensuring full compliance with India’s Intermediary Guidelines and other applicable laws
• Report to Snap’s global Chief Compliance Officer and partner with local India teams and global functions including Legal, Public Policy, Trust & Safety, and Law Enforcement Operations
• Provide guidance to teams handling government coordination, law enforcement requests, and user grievances in India
• Monitor and advise on current and emerging regulations in privacy, law enforcement access, content moderation, and user protections across India and APAC
• Liaise with Snap’s Global Compliance team to implement and oversee the integrity and compliance program in APAC and EMEA regions
• Lead localized implementation of Snap’s Anti-Bribery, conflict-of-interest, code-of-conduct, and other compliance programs
• Conduct in-country and regional risk assessments to proactively manage compliance risks
• Support and guide Snap’s integrity and compliance business ambassadors in APAC and EMEA
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and AR teams to ensure camera technology, Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles comply with regulations
• Advise on compliance for innovative AR features that empower creative expression and real-time communication

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree or foreign equivalent
• 12+ years of relevant legal and compliance experience
• National of India
• Deep knowledge of India’s Information Technology Act, 2000, and Information Technology Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules, 2021 (Intermediary Guidelines)
• Experience serving as a Chief Compliance Officer or equivalent role
• Proven ability to liaise with government agencies and law enforcement in India
• Willingness to work off-hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to travel quarterly to regional or global headquarters

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in at least one Indian language and English
• Proven track record maintaining relationships with government agencies and stakeholders in privacy, content moderation, and compliance
• Experience at a fast-paced, growing international technology company
• Experience working across time zones with cross-functional global teams
• Familiarity with APAC and EMEA regulatory landscapes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in Indian IT laws and Intermediary Guidelines
• Regulatory compliance program design and implementation
• Government and law enforcement liaison
• Risk assessment and management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Privacy and data protection knowledge
• Content moderation and trust & safety advisory
• Anti-bribery and ethics program oversight
• Global team coordination across time zones
• Strategic advisory in fast-paced tech environments
• AR and camera technology regulatory insight
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Crisis response and off-hours availability
• Cultural adaptability in APAC/EMEA
• Analytical problem-solving
• Communication and presentation skills

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity to share in Snap’s long-term success
• “Default Together” policy fostering in-person collaboration 4+ days per week
• Opportunities to contribute to camera technology and AR innovation
• Inclusive culture centered on Kind, Smart, and Creative values
• Diverse team environment driving creative products for global users

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.