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TikTok

Global Head of Legal, Global Payments

TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Overview

TikTok’s Global Legal team provides key support for all of TikTok’s initiatives, products, and platforms. The Global Payment business (referred to as PIPO) supports monetization of Bytedance products in a heavily regulated financial services space requiring regulatory compliance expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global payments, excellent judgment, and the ability to counsel a fast-moving business. Responsibilities

Serve as the lead legal business partner and counsel for the Global Payments organization, leading a team of legal professionals across all payment matters globally. Advise the Global Payment team on issues including payments, regulatory, consumer protection, marketing, intellectual property, risk assessment/compliance, and data privacy related to Bytedance payment activities worldwide with both businesses and consumers. Structure, draft, and negotiate channel partner agreements with payment partners. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (product, engineering, compliance, marketing, business development) on product development and commercialization of global payment projects and services. Work with colleagues across the global legal team to advise on payment issues in connection with launches in destination countries/regions. Help build scalable processes for legal review and launch of new payment features and products. Stay up-to-date on financial service regulations for ByteDance (payments, money transmission, virtual currency, gifts, stored value card, KYC and KYB). Act as a proactive business partner for senior managers and build a trusted advisory relationship. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with proven in-house experience supporting global payment companies. Global exposure and Fintech startup experience are advantageous. Familiar with the payments and financial services sector to counsel on licensing and compliance requirements. Entrepreneurial spirit; self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, handles ambiguity, and focuses on impact. Ability to understand complex business models and product use cases quickly; excellent judgment and decision-making with imperfect information. Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills; independent, hard-working, well-organized, and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Our global presence includes offices in Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. Why Join Us

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. We embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and innovate as one team. Join us. Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and aim to create an environment that reflects the communities we reach. TikTok Accommodation

TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other legally protected considerations. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at the designated accommodation contact. Job Information

For Pay Transparency: Compensation Description (Annually). The base salary range for this position is $242,000 – $492,800 annually (varies by location and other factors). Base pay is part of the Total Package; discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units may apply. Benefits vary by location and employment type. Day-one benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off. The company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time.

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