Job Specifications
Responsibilities
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. As a subject matter expert team in the Global Legal department, the Global Litigation team handles litigation matters involving TikTok in all the regions in which TikTok operates, including the United States. The following describes the responsibilities and requirements for the role.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented discovery counsel to join our team. This is a key supporting position that will help drive effective discovery strategy and execution across a variety of legal matters. This role will sit in the Global Litigation team with other eDiscovery attorneys on the team and will provide support to attorneys leading various litigation matters.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the eDiscovery team and other stakeholders to help create cutting-edge solutions, playbooks and develop best practices for general discovery and eDiscovery in the U.S. and Canada.
- Apply legal, eDiscovery, data privacy principles and information governance knowledge when partnering with in-house teams and outside counsel on active litigation, regulatory, and investigation matters. Support 26(f) preparation and discovery related negotiations including ESI protocols, review of discovery responses, protective orders, Rule 502(d) orders and preservation agreements.
- Apply legal, eDiscovery, data privacy principles and information governance knowledge when partnering with in-house teams and outside counsel on active litigation, regulatory, and investigation matters. Support 26(f) preparation and discovery related negotiations including ESI protocols, review of discovery responses, protective orders, Rule 502(d) orders and preservation agreements.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
- 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a focus on eDiscovery/litigation.
- A combination of experience in private practice and a corporate litigation department in a matrix organization with a highly regarded firm and organization (tech or media, preferred).
- Strong knowledge and experience with U.S. and Canada legal and regulatory obligations related to litigation, discovery, and information governance is required.
- Experience with and skilled at learning complex technology quickly and translating highly technical issues into lay terms and persuasive legal arguments.
- Demonstrated judgment, personal integrity, and inter-personal skills. Strong ability to work as a team player who can effectively collaborate with colleagues from the Global Legal team and business stakeholders.
- Member in good standing of the California or New York bar association or another bar association with the ability to register as in-house counsel in California or New York.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer experience with the Stored Communications Act.
- Document review management, e-discovery, data privacy and information governance.
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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
About the Company
TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form video. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Our employees lead with curiosity, and move at the speed of culture. Combined with our company's flat structure, you'll be given dynamic opportunities to make a real impact on a rapidly expanding company as you grow your career. We have offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas – and we're just getting started.
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