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Senior Litigation Counsel, EMEA
Senior Litigation Counsel – Global Litigation Team
About the Role
Our Global Litigation Team provides critical support for TikTok and its related products, enabling business teams to achieve their boldest objectives through integrated legal guidance. The Global Litigation team handles high-stakes litigation and disputes globally.
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join our team, reporting to the Head of Litigation, EMEA and AMA. This role requires leading litigation matters from start to finish with independence, strategic judgment, and endurance in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate is a self-driven, business-savvy litigator with:
- Strong case management and strategic thinking
- Razor-sharp tactical and analytical skills
- Comfort in working autonomously while collaborating cross-functionally
- A technological mindset to dissect product and technical nuances
Responsibilities
The Litigation Counsel will:
- Manage litigation in EMEA: Lead pre-litigation, claims, and court proceedings, ensuring alignment between legal strategy and business objectives.
- Operate autonomously & lead end-to-end litigation in Europe, including:
- Proactively engaging in pre-action correspondence
- Handling e-discovery, fact-finding, and witness preparation
- Drafting advice, pleadings, and case timing milestones
- Facilitating case management conferences and ADR/trial preparation
- Oversee external counsel: Collaborate with outside lawyers to maintain quality, strategy, and advocacy, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business goals.
- Deliver high-impact legal work independently: Execute strategic advice, contract analysis, and litigation responses with minimal supervision.
- Bridge legal and business: Interpret legal risk and implications for the company, advising senior stakeholders, including directors and the business team.
- Analyze and influence: Skillfully interpret laws to resolve complex legal challenges and commercial matters.
- Assess risks proactively: Identify ambiguities and ambiguous financial factors, recommending solutions to business leadership.
- Drive ownership of complex cases: Mentor junior counsels, share insights with regional teams, and evolve litigation strategies.
- Balance short and long-term goals: Prioritize legal efficiency while supporting broader litigation visions and regulatory compliance.
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Qualifications
Minimum Experience:
✔ Significant professional litigation experience (minimum 6–8 years) managing complex cases across multiple jurisdictions. ✔ Legal qualification in (and admitting bar memberships) among jurisdictions where TikTok operates (EMEA/AMR preferred). ✔ Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively across the organisation at all levels.
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About TikTok
At TikTok, we believe in a world where creativity and connection thrive. Our short-form video platform, underpinned by innovation and inspiration, connects billions worldwide—just like our global workforce.
With headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore, TikTok maintains regional hubs in: New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join TikTok?
Together, we build better things. We inspire imagination, curiosity, and results by fostering bold ideas and inclusive growth. Whether it’s forging partnerships, tackling change, or finding new ways to learn and scale, TikTok is an engine of "firsts."
Our teams are resilient, fostering an always-in-progress mind-set to turn challenges into opportunities. We celebration and value diversity, knowing our global community and creative spirit are our greatest assets.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is determined to create a culture where every voice is respected. We are committed to reflecting the diverse perspectives of our global user community—in our hiring, development and company culture.
Our pledge stands: Together, we create value. Together, let’s bring joy.
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