TikTok
Legal Counsel, ECommerce, EMEA
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Role Overview
The TikTok eCommerce Legal Team provides comprehensive legal support for diverse, cross-functional, and multi-jurisdictional initiatives across the UK and Europe, including TikTok Shop. As part of this dynamic and fast-growing division, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of one of the most exciting digital commerce platforms worldwide. This role will serve as a key point of contact for marketplace governance and user experience teams in the UK & EU. The ideal candidate brings strong e-Commerce and/or brand-side legal experience, combined with a hands-on, pragmatic approach to solving complex compliance challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on UK & EU product compliance, consumer protection law, advertising, creator marketing, applicable to online marketplace
- Provide legal support on UK & EU intellectual property rights (IPR) matters, as well as broader marketplace governance issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. policy, operations, product, and enforcement teams) to ensure consistent and effective compliance practices
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strategic and tactical priorities in a high-growth environment.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Solid experience in-house and/or in a reputable law firm, working in the IP, media, technology and/or e-Commerce fields.
- In-depth knowledge of UK &/or EU laws applicable to eCommerce platforms, hosting service providers, and the retail sector.
- Strong familiarity with key UK & EU regulatory frameworks, including the Digital Services Act (DSA), General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), and UK &/or EU market surveillance rules
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Experience handling regulatory inquiries or investigations is highly desirable
- Intellectual property rights (IPR) experience in a marketplace context is a plus
- Ideally, in-house experience within an international, matrixed organization.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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.
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