🚀 Head of Regulatory

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Develop and lead TikTok’s global regulatory legal strategy, aligning legal guidance with business objectives and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Advise senior executives and business leaders on high-stakes regulatory issues, providing clear, actionable, and risk-aware guidance.
• Build and manage a global team of regulatory lawyers, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and operational excellence.
• Oversee engagement with regulators and government agencies, ensuring TikTok’s positions are effectively communicated and aligned with legal obligations.
• Monitor, assess, and anticipate emerging laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, translating complex requirements into practical business strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (including Public Policy, Compliance, Trust & Safety, and Product teams) to ensure proactive and coordinated approaches to regulatory matters.
• Lead legal input into regulatory investigations, inquiries, and examinations, balancing compliance with business priorities.
• Drive the development of scalable processes, policies, and training to ensure consistent and efficient regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a thought leader within the Legal organization, helping to shape TikTok’s overall approach to operating responsibly in a complex global environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record
• Deep knowledge of global regulatory frameworks, including data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), AI regulation (e.g., EU AI Act, U.S. Executive Order on AI), competition/antitrust law, platform liability and content moderation laws (e.g., DSA, Section 230)
• Experience engaging with government regulators, lawmakers, and industry bodies
• Strong ability to align regulatory compliance with business strategy and mitigate regulatory risk across markets
• Skilled in managing regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and high-stakes crises
• Track record of driving cross-functional adoption of new policies or compliance requirements
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical literacy in AI systems (e.g., ML models, generative AI, algorithmic decision-making)
• Proven ability to embed regulatory readiness into product development, go-to-market, and operations processes

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with 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 product enables people to authentically express themselves, discover and connect. Our diverse teams collaborate to create value for communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected needs. If you need assistance, please reach out to us.

Job Information

Compensation and benefits vary by location. Base salary and total compensation are described in the posting. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off. The company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time.