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TikTok · 1 month ago

Head of Legal Operations

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $420K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Head of Legal Operations to guide a global team in transforming the legal department's operations. This leadership role will involve defining and implementing the operational vision, enhancing collaboration across departments, and optimizing resources to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the vision and execution of Legal Operations to build a scalable, efficient, and high-performing team

Provide strategic support to the General Counsel and Global Legal Team, which provides support to the global operations of the business, including supporting departmental planning, resourcing, and execution

Own the legal technology strategy and partner with Legal, IT, and cross-functional teams to implement and maintain systems such as CLM, e-Billing, matter management, and AI tools

Drive knowledge management through document systems, Wiki, onboarding, and internal resource development

Define and track legal department metrics related to efficiency, resource allocation, and spend; build dashboards to support data-driven decisions

Align budgeting, accruals, and forecasting in collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and other cross-functional stakeholders

Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline legal workflows, reduce friction, and improve speed-to-execution

Establish and maintain core operational processes, documentation, and training programs to support legal team enablement and growth

Qualification

Legal tech implementationsAnalytical skillsFinancial acumenAI-powered legal technologiesCross-functional relationshipsContinuous improvementGlobal perspectiveInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

Proven success leading legal tech implementations, including CLM, e-billing, or workflow automation platforms

Strong analytical and financial acumen; able to build reporting frameworks, forecast spend, and drive data-informed decisions

Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence organizational strategy through coalition building

Skilled in establishing a culture of continuous improvement with metrics and feedback mechanisms

Experienced with AI-powered legal technologies or workflow automation tools

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, attorneys, and external partners

Preferred

Global perspective and experience managing globally distributed teams

JD or MBA is a plus, but not required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

A 401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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