Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Compliance, 8+ PQE), London or Dublin
TikTok
5
London, United Kingdom
Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:
5/5 in overall job satisfaction
4/5 in supportive management
Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.
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Position summary
TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
We are seeking an experienced senior lawyer to join our Global Legal (EMEA) team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and support a wide range of regulatory/compliance matters including new laws and regulations relating to content and safety in the EMEA region, such as the DSA and OSB. This role will be based in London or Dublin and will play a central role in the EMEA legal team.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring, reviewing and assessing new laws and regulations relating to content and safety in the UK, such as the Online Safety Bill, and driving the implementation of those laws and codes;
- Leading on regulatory engagement with Ofcom in conjunction with the Government Relations team;
- Supporting the team members focused on the implementation of the Digital Services Act in the EU and sharing knowledge;
- Supporting our Trust and Safety organisation, advising on content moderation issues, content policies and user safety related legal matters;
- Supporting other in-house lawyers and our product legal team to review new products and features against relevant laws;
- Closely collaborating and coordinating with regulatory and litigation lawyers, product, public policy and communications teams on regulatory matters and policy strategies, external communication, and investigations; and
- Working with and managing external counsel as necessary.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 8+ years experience with 3+ years in a regulatory legal compliance role from a well regarded private practice team or established in-house department preferred;
- Background in consumer-facing tech and/or digital media, or a solid understanding of these industries from private practice;
- Experience advising on laws relating to user generated content, including the upcoming Digital Services Act in the EU and Online Safety Bill in the UK;
- Ability to manage a large number and variety of high profile and strategic projects and navigate ambiguous legal and regulatory environments;
- Previous experience of advising on the practical implementation of new laws;
- Ability to work as a team player who can effectively work with, manage and coordinate colleagues, internal stakeholders and the business;
- Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity; and
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficient in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organisation.
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.
What are TikTok perks and benefits
Lactation facilities
Fertility
Unconscious bias training
Networking
Succession planning
Diversity recruiting
Diversity performance
Short term disability
Paid paternity
Paid maternity
Paid adoptive
About the company
Industry: Technology: Consumer Internet
As the leading destination for short-form mobile video, our platform helps people around the world become a part of a global community. In a world that feels more divided than ever, we are here to inspire creativity and bring joy. We do this by embracing change, thriving in ambiguity, and always looking for solutions.
Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:
5/5 in overall job satisfaction
4/5 in supportive management
Employee well-being is supported via hybrid work, short-term counseling through our EAP and a premium subscription to Headspace.
We embrace diversity across all dimensions and provide employees with 9 employee resource groups globally, including our WOMEN ERG.
Comprehensive parental leave policy as well as fertility treatment through healthcare providers with a $20,000 lifetime maximum.