TikTok
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the company’s global litigation portfolio, including complex commercial, regulatory, class action, and other high‑stakes matters across global jurisdictions.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, delivering clear, business‑savvy counsel on litigation exposure, risk, and dispute resolution.
Define and drive a cohesive global litigation strategy that protects the company’s interests while enabling innovation and growth.
Lead and mentor a high‑performing team of litigators across multiple geographies.
Represent the company in key legal proceedings including depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and court hearings.
Collaborate with leaders across Legal, Government Relations, Communications, Compliance, and other business functions to align litigation strategies with broader company objectives and reputational considerations.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school with a strong academic record.
Admitted to practice in New York or California, or eligible for in‑house registration in one of these states.
Significant litigation experience at a top‑tier law firm and/or in‑house at a global tech or media company.
Proven track record managing complex, high‑stakes litigation in global, matrixed organizations.
Expertise across multiple legal domains, including commercial litigation, data privacy, IP, antitrust, platform liability, employment law, and First Amendment issues.
Global perspective and comfort operating in international legal and regulatory environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strategic thinker with uncompromising integrity and sound judgment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience advising senior leadership and external partners.
Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $246,240 - $592,800 annually (selected city).
Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; life insurance; wellbeing benefits; 10 paid holidays per year; 10 paid sick days per year; 17 days of paid personal time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. The company’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Recruitment and Accessibility TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other protected grounds. If you need assistance, please contact us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
EEO Statement Applicants are considered in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may affect employment decisions based on the specified job duties.
Seniority Level Director
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Lead all aspects of the company’s global litigation portfolio, including complex commercial, regulatory, class action, and other high‑stakes matters across global jurisdictions.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, delivering clear, business‑savvy counsel on litigation exposure, risk, and dispute resolution.
Define and drive a cohesive global litigation strategy that protects the company’s interests while enabling innovation and growth.
Lead and mentor a high‑performing team of litigators across multiple geographies.
Represent the company in key legal proceedings including depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and court hearings.
Collaborate with leaders across Legal, Government Relations, Communications, Compliance, and other business functions to align litigation strategies with broader company objectives and reputational considerations.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school with a strong academic record.
Admitted to practice in New York or California, or eligible for in‑house registration in one of these states.
Significant litigation experience at a top‑tier law firm and/or in‑house at a global tech or media company.
Proven track record managing complex, high‑stakes litigation in global, matrixed organizations.
Expertise across multiple legal domains, including commercial litigation, data privacy, IP, antitrust, platform liability, employment law, and First Amendment issues.
Global perspective and comfort operating in international legal and regulatory environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strategic thinker with uncompromising integrity and sound judgment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience advising senior leadership and external partners.
Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $246,240 - $592,800 annually (selected city).
Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; life insurance; wellbeing benefits; 10 paid holidays per year; 10 paid sick days per year; 17 days of paid personal time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. The company’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Recruitment and Accessibility TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, religious beliefs, or other protected grounds. If you need assistance, please contact us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
EEO Statement Applicants are considered in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may affect employment decisions based on the specified job duties.
Seniority Level Director
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