Customer Trust Strategist - Legal Support
Mercury- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates should possess the ability to categorize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, including legal cases and regulatory obligations, along with strategic thinking and project management skills. Familiarity with Wikimedia community structures and editorial processes, Zendesk or similar customer support software, and Asana or similar project management software is preferred. Experience with legal and/or compliance workflows is also desired, as well as proficiency or fluency in languages in addition to English, particularly German.
The Legal Case Specialist will analyze and respond to legal requests and demands received by the Wikimedia Foundation, track, prioritize, and escalate relevant cases, think holistically about legal workflows and identify areas for improvement, run reports, analyze data, and draft content for bi-annual Transparency Reports. They will also assist with technology regulatory compliance, including liaising across departments to gather information and documentation for annual audits and implementing audit recommendations, and cross-train on and assist with other legal affairs workflows as needed, communicating with various outside parties including attorneys, volunteers, vendors, and members of the public.
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.