eDiscovery Lead - USDS

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.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Team Intro
Within USDS, our eDiscovery team plays a critical role in supporting TikTok's Global Legal Team as well as Privacy & Security efforts by providing expertise in litigation discovery processes such as legal holds, preservation, collection, processing, review workflows, compliance management systems development, and cross-functional collaboration.

We are seeking a eDiscovery Lead who will spearhead operational excellence within TikTok's eDiscovery program by defining strategy; implementing scalable workflows; managing stakeholder relationships across Legal, IT administrators, Privacy teams, and external counsel; while ensuring compliance with litigation requirements globally.

Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
- Define vision and strategy for TikTok's eDiscovery program in alignment with Global Legal Team goals.
- Drive continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies (e.g., eDiscovery software/platforms) to enhance efficiency.
- Develop compliant policies/procedures for legal holds management, preservation workflows, data discovery/analysis methodologies.
- Team Oversight & Project Management:
- Act as primary point of contact for large-scale litigation matters requiring cross-functional coordination between Legal Teams (Global & US), Forensics experts (Digital/IT), IT system administrators/developers.
- Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously with strict adherence to deadlines under high-pressure environments.
- Mentor analysts or specialists within the eDiscovery team-ensuring skill development while promoting collaboration.
- Litigation Support Activities:
- Oversee execution of legal hold notifications across global repositories (including proprietary platforms).
- Manage end-to-end workflows for preserving relevant datasets securely following chain-of-custody principles required for admissibility in court proceedings.
- Direct data processing/culling stages prior to document reviews conducted either internally or via external counsel partnerships.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders including IT teams (systems admins/developers), Privacy/Security personnel regarding repository designs ensuring audit-ready functionality aligned with compliance laws worldwide such as GDPR/CLOUD Act standards beyond domestic norms.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Technology Management/Law preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
- 5+ years' experience working specifically within eDiscovery projects-preferably leading multi-disciplinary initiatives at scale involving cloud-based repositories/tools alongside typical on-prem setups where appropriate

Preferred Qualifications
- Deep understanding of electronic discovery reference model frameworks guiding defensible protocol definition steps from early-stage preservation phases onward up through final attorney-review filtering delivery endpoints seamlessly integrated back-office API-driven automations wherever feasible

D&I Statement
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.

Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.