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Legal Counsel (Regulatory - Advertising), London or Dublin

AT TikTok
TikTok

Legal Counsel (Regulatory - Advertising), London or Dublin

London, United Kingdom

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.

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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 EU and UK Regulatory team focuses on advising on advertising and online safety regulatory matters.

The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated lawyer with experience of advising on advertising and online safety regulatory matters within the technology sector or other comparable consumer-facing industries. This role will play an important role in the EU and UK Legal team and will be expected to handle complex and high profile issues. The suitable candidate should also be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment and, on occasions, dealing with urgent and/or competing deadlines. With the introduction of the EU's Digital Services Act (and accompanying codes on Disinformation and Hate Speech), Political Advertising Regulation, AI Act and the UK's Online Safety Act, there has never been such an interesting time to be working in this area.

Responsibilities
- Supporting business teams to ensure ongoing compliance with new and existing advertising and online safety platform-related legislation across Europe.
- Engaging with regulators, including those responsible for advertising and online platform regulation, with responsibility for ensuring the consistent and strategic handling of regulatory enquiries and investigations.
- Assessing risk and coordinating with the wider business as a trusted adviser on compliance and risk management issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 2+ years' PQE.
- Good knowledge of EU/EEA and UK advertising rules and other areas of regulation relevant to online platforms.
- Experience of regulatory compliance and regulatory investigations within Europe, including advertising rules, online safety and regulation of online platforms.
- Ability to manage a large number and variety of high profile and strategic projects and navigate ambiguous legal and regulatory environments.
- 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.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficient in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organisation.

Preferred Qualifications
- Background inhouse within a consumer-facing technology company or extensive experience in this area from private practice.

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.

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: TikTok-7417781220383213834
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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