Lead Counsel, South East Asia

Responsibilities
About TikTok
TikTok will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require TikTok sponsorship of a visa.
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.
About
Our Global Legal team provides key support for all TikTok’s innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global video market. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal guidance and support. The TikTok team is growing fast and is seeking highly experienced, bright and capable legal professionals to join the team. The Lead Counsel for South East Asia will provide leadership in the region, leading a team of legal professionals focused on regulatory and country legal matters across the region. The following describes the responsibilities and requirements for the role.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regulatory strategies and plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Stay on top of the changes in regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable steps for the company
- Monitor, highlight and address key legal trends, risks and opportunities, including supporting government relations and policy teams with advocacy on draft legislation
- Support crisis management in the regions
- Lead, grow, and engage high performing teams
- Work cross-functionally with colleagues in related functions to support regional businesses, including government relations, communications, HR, and internal audit functions, as well as other regional compliance teams

**Qualifications**:
Minimum Qualifications
- JD or equivalent degree from an accredited Law School and a member in good standing of a Bar Association
- Substantial legal experience across private practice & in-house within TMT (Technology, Media, Telecommunications) with extensive experience in regulatory work
- An experienced leader, ready to attract, develop, and retain best in class legal professionals
- Outstanding analytical, communication, organizational, negotiation, and drafting skills
- Excellent legal and business judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently
- Strong ability to work as a team player who can effectively collaborate with colleagues from the Global Legal team and business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep experience in technology, intellectual property, and digital entertainment matters
- Proven ability to represent multi-national companies across multiple markets
- Solid understanding of general product and policy concerns for the entertainment and tech industry
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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