TikTok
Compliance Counsel - USDS
TikTok, Mountain View, CA
Responsibilities
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Intro
The TikTok USDS Legal & Compliance team manages and oversees legal, privacy, and regulatory matters pertaining to TikTok USDS's operations. We collaborate cross-functionally and globally to address some of the most complex and intriguing issues in e-commerce, product development, and consumer protection. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to support our e-commerce and product teams. The Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in conducting legal reviews of e-commerce products and features, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting the development of legal strategies that balance risk mitigation with business objectives.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with internal business clients to conduct thorough legal reviews of e-commerce and other products, features, and initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Serve as a USDS subject matter expert to TikTok's global teams, providing guidance to broader teams on a wide range of product developments, both front-end and back-end, including short-form mobile video products, live-streaming products, and related products.
- Collaborate with USDS and global colleagues to develop and implement legal strategies that help ensure compliance and mitigate risks while supporting business goals.
- Review proposed product integrations, new and updated features and services, and new applications and initiatives, to identify if they are in scope for USDS, and identify and coordinate mitigations and appropriate compliance controls and protections.
- Identify and address needs for training, guidelines, and playbooks to support USDS team and global colleagues.
- Contribute to building legal processes that foster simplicity, are scalable, mitigate risk, and allow product teams flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) with membership in good standing in a US state bar.
- 3+ years of experience in e-commerce and product counseling, with a focus on the technology industry.
- Proven track record in managing and advising complex e-commerce and product matters.
- Experience in an in-house legal department specializing in regulatory, consumer protection, and product matters.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong focus on compliance and ensuring commitments are honored.
- Familiarity with privacy and data protection principles is a plus.
- Proactive bias for action and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects and prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced environment.
D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Intro
The TikTok USDS Legal & Compliance team manages and oversees legal, privacy, and regulatory matters pertaining to TikTok USDS's operations. We collaborate cross-functionally and globally to address some of the most complex and intriguing issues in e-commerce, product development, and consumer protection. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to support our e-commerce and product teams. The Legal Counsel will play a crucial role in conducting legal reviews of e-commerce products and features, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting the development of legal strategies that balance risk mitigation with business objectives.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with internal business clients to conduct thorough legal reviews of e-commerce and other products, features, and initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Serve as a USDS subject matter expert to TikTok's global teams, providing guidance to broader teams on a wide range of product developments, both front-end and back-end, including short-form mobile video products, live-streaming products, and related products.
- Collaborate with USDS and global colleagues to develop and implement legal strategies that help ensure compliance and mitigate risks while supporting business goals.
- Review proposed product integrations, new and updated features and services, and new applications and initiatives, to identify if they are in scope for USDS, and identify and coordinate mitigations and appropriate compliance controls and protections.
- Identify and address needs for training, guidelines, and playbooks to support USDS team and global colleagues.
- Contribute to building legal processes that foster simplicity, are scalable, mitigate risk, and allow product teams flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) with membership in good standing in a US state bar.
- 3+ years of experience in e-commerce and product counseling, with a focus on the technology industry.
- Proven track record in managing and advising complex e-commerce and product matters.
- Experience in an in-house legal department specializing in regulatory, consumer protection, and product matters.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong focus on compliance and ensuring commitments are honored.
- Familiarity with privacy and data protection principles is a plus.
- Proactive bias for action and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects and prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced environment.
D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.