Legal Counsel
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Responsibilities
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 is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative, high-energy legal environment while working on cutting-edge eCommerce issues on an international scale.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of operational, regulatory, commercial, and product-related eCommerce matters from an EU law perspective, including consumer protection, B2B/B2C engagement, product compliance, advertising, creator marketing, and intellectual property.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across European markets as TikTok launches and scales new products, features, and business initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement of TikTok’s eCommerce operations through review and enhancement of consumer and business-facing disclosures, policies, terms & conditions, and product features.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements relevant to digital commerce, including contracts with merchants, creators, and partners.
- Contribute to process improvement, template development, and internal training, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce legal friction.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including privacy, public policy, compliance, and product teams, to ensure alignment on legal strategy and risk management.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strategic and tactical priorities in a high-growth environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Qualified lawyer with a strong academic background and legal qualifications in the UK and/or Europe.
- 4+ years of legal experience advising consumer-facing digital platforms in Europe, with expertise in platform liability, consumer protection, and intellectual property.
Preferred Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of EU laws applicable to eCommerce platforms, digital marketplaces, and the retail sector.
- Ideally, in-house experience within an international, matrixed organization.
- Proven track record in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly within the retail, technology, or creative industries.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.
Job Information
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.
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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