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 privacy and data security. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to guide our Trust & Safety (T&S) and Product teams.

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:

In the T&S space, you will partner with Global Product Content Moderation (GPCM) and provide legal support to USDS T&S teams.

Provide guidance related to time-sensitive US law enforcement and other legal requests for data (i.e.: preservation requests, subpoenas/summons, court orders, and search warrants), and develop and implement effective approaches for processing legal requests and protecting user data.
Identify and advise on obligations relating to data disclosure and platform safety and integrity, including child safety and other serious crimes.
Consult with teams responsible for finding violative users, behavior, and content that should not be on platform, and review root cause analyses and proposed remediations.

In the product space, partner with Global Product Legal and the Privacy and Data Protection Office, and provide legal support to the USDS User and Product Ops (UPO) teams.

Provide guidance on a wide range of product developments, including short-form mobile video products, live-streaming products, and e-commerce/payments related products.
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 mitigations and appropriate compliance controls.
Build legal processes that foster simplicity, are scalable, mitigate risk, and allow product teams flexibility and freedom to move quickly.
Identify and address needs for training, guidelines, and playbooks to support the product teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar
Minimum of 5+ years of direct relevant legal experience supporting fast moving and innovative software technologies, including experience at a law firm and/or in-house experience
The ideal candidate would bring prior content moderation experience and product counseling experience (preferably related to the online social media and content delivery industries)
Substantial experience handling multiple simultaneous projects, quickly analyzing and responding to escalations, and functioning well under pressure
Key qualities include excellent legal judgment; strong work ethic; a keen interest in technology; and being proactive, collaborative, and diligent

Preferred Qualification

Effective communicator, and able to communicate with stakeholders in a business-centric way on complex issues
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with large, cross-functional teams

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.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $213000 - $376200 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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