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Senior Legal Counsel, Japan

AT TikTok
TikTok

Senior Legal Counsel, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Responsibilities

About TikTok
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 products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, 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 users we serve. Join us.

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About the Team
The legal team is growing together with our company and is committed to providing top-end in-house legal services to our internal clients. We are looking for a competent candidate to join us to work closely with internal stakeholders to provide pragmatic and strategic advice on [commercial legal matters, as well as] innovative enterprise and consumer product offerings and services in the region.

This position provides candidates with a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Candidates must be highly collaborative, self-motivated, adept at strategic thinking, and intellectually curious.

This role will be based in Tokyo.

Responsibilities
Liaising closely with cross functional business colleagues, both inside and outside Japan, as well as with global legal colleagues to:
- Support launch of e-commerce business in Japan;
- Support ad sales business in Japan; and
- Depending on aptitude and willingness, support other aspects of the business in Japan.

Candidate will be expected to work independently on a wide range of issues, ranging from, for example, the provision of legal advice on legal, regulatory, compliance and commercial matters, negotiating and drafting legal documents, and management of outside counsel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified to practice law, preferably a bengoshi;
- Significant experience at a reputable law firm &/or a multinational corporation
- Business proficiency in both Japanese and English, written & verbal, as the role requires reading & drafting documents and communicating with stakeholder in both languages.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the tech industry or e-commerce or digital ads industry
- Experience working with international teams in a cross-functional environment

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.

#LI-Hybrid

Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: TikTok-7463016015322384658
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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