Senior Counsel, Global Legal Investigations

Seattle, WA, United States

Responsibilities

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

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.

The Global Legal Investigations (GLI) team is focused on TikTok's critical imperative to build, earn, and maintain trust with our stakeholders around the world through effective intake, assessment, investigation, and resolution of business conduct compliance concerns. The GLI team works closely with our Global Legal Compliance (GLC) team and cross-functional partners to ensure TikTok's compliance with legal and ethical standards globally. We are looking for an experienced attorney to join our GLI team and help us manage complex and sensitive investigations involving our products, services, and employees. You will work in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment where your legal, analytical, organizational, and investigative skills will play an impactful role in tackling some of the most complex, interesting, and cutting-edge business conduct compliance issues in the technology sector.

Responsibilities

- Conduct Global Legal Investigations: Conduct thorough and objective investigations into potential legal and ethical violations within the company, working across borders and jurisdictions as necessary,

- Risk Assessment: Identify, analyze, and evaluate potential legal and compliance risks, providing recommendations to leadership to mitigate risks and improve internal controls.

- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, human resources, internal audit and other internal/external stakeholders, to gather information, coordinate efforts, and ensure consistent and effective investigations.

- Documentation: Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports documenting investigations, findings, and recommendations for corrective actions, as well as any potential legal implications.

- Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to increase awareness and understanding of legal and compliance issues, fostering a culture of ethics and integrity throughout the company.

- Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and technology industry trends to ensure the company's adherence to changing legal requirements.

- Legal Advice: Provide legal guidance and counsel to GLI team, management, and other stakeholders on various legal matters related to investigations, compliance, and risk management.

Qualifications

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law.

- A minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with a focus on investigations, compliance, or regulatory matters, preferably in the technology industry.

- Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed and thorough investigations, including evidence collection, analysis, and interviews, while maintaining objectivity and ensuring confidentiality.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal risks, evaluate complex situations, and provide effective solutions.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skill, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.

- High moral and ethical standards, as well as commitment to conducting investigations with professionalism and impartiality.

- Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in the investigation process and documentation.

- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize workflow with minimal supervision.

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.

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 [email protected].

Job Information:

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $228000 - $357390 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

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