Lead Counsel (Content Regulation), London, Dublin or Paris

at  TikTok

Responsibilities
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
“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.”
The Team
The European Content Regulation team focuses on advising the business on the implementation of, and ongoing compliance with, content focused laws in the region. These include the Digital Services Act in the EU and the Online Safety Bill in the UK. This is a new and developing area of the law so provides many interesting and novel legal challenges.
The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated EU/UK qualified lawyer who can support our growing Trust and Safety organisation, handle complex legal issues and support the implementation of novel and high profile laws in the European region. This role is based in London and will play a central role in the European legal team.

Responsibilities

• Leading on TikTok’s implementation of and compliance with the Online Safety Act and the Online Safety (OSA) and Media Regulation Act (OSMR), including driving the implementation of those laws and associated codes;
• Leading on regulatory engagement with Ofcom in conjunction with the Government Relations team;
• Supporting our Trust and Safety organisation, advising on content moderation issues, content policies and user safety related legal matters;
• Supporting other in-house lawyers and our product legal team to review new products and features against relevant laws;
• Closely collaborating and coordinating with regulatory and litigation lawyers, product, public policy and communications teams on regulatory matters and policy strategies, external communication, and investigations; and
• Working with and managing external counsel as necessary.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior Lawyer with at least 3+ years in a regulatory legal compliance role from a well regarded private practice team or established in-house department;

Preferred Qualifications

Background in consumer-facing tech and/or digital media, or a solid understanding of these industries from private practice;

• Experience advising on laws relating to user generated content, including the Digital Services Act and OSMR in the EU and Online Safety Bill in the UK;
• Ability to manage a large number and variety of high profile and strategic projects and navigate ambiguous legal and regulatory environments;
• Previous experience of advising on the practical implementation of new laws;
• Ability to work as a team player who can effectively work with, manage and coordinate colleagues, internal stakeholders and the business;
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity; and
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficient in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organisation.

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

• Leading on TikTok’s implementation of and compliance with the Online Safety Act and the Online Safety (OSA) and Media Regulation Act (OSMR), including driving the implementation of those laws and associated codes;
• Leading on regulatory engagement with Ofcom in conjunction with the Government Relations team;
• Supporting our Trust and Safety organisation, advising on content moderation issues, content policies and user safety related legal matters;
• Supporting other in-house lawyers and our product legal team to review new products and features against relevant laws;
• Closely collaborating and coordinating with regulatory and litigation lawyers, product, public policy and communications teams on regulatory matters and policy strategies, external communication, and investigations; and
• Working with and managing external counsel as necessary