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TikTok · 2 hours ago

IP Counsel, Copyright

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$213K/yr - $376K/yr

5+ years exp

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. They are seeking an experienced copyright attorney to join their IP - Copyright Legal team, responsible for conducting legal assessments, developing copyright policies, and tackling complex copyright issues related to AI and advanced technologies.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct dynamic tracking and comprehensive research on critical and complex copyright issues related to AI, the entertainment sector and the Internet industry globally

Draft risk assessments, legal analyses and other deliverables independently; support development of long-term copyright compliance strategies aligned with business goals

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams on AI governance and compliance projects from a copyright perspective; lead and drive relevant cross-functional and cross-regional projects

Identify, develop, and upgrade measures and tools to mitigate AI-related copyright risks; establish and refine workflows and SOPs to increase effectiveness and efficiency

Provide copyright legal reviews and other legal support independently for various internal products/projects, with emphasis on AI-related products and features; provide business-focused, solution-oriented legal advice and guidance

Organize and deliver copyright training, awareness campaigns, and knowledge-sharing sessions; promote copyright awareness among internal and external stakeholders

Support other copyright-related legal matters and practices as needed

Qualification

Copyright law expertiseAI-related copyright issuesLegal analysisProject managementDispute resolutionInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking

Required

Degree in law and minimum of 5 years of experience as a copyright lawyer in the US, UK, or EU jurisdictions

Experience at a top law firm or in-house legal team within relevant industries

Familiarity with copyright law trends and regulatory developments, especially AI-related copyright issues

Strong project management and interpersonal skills, with experience in collaborating with different stakeholders

Ability to develop and execute project plans and tasks, stay organized, and deliver quality work deliverables on time

Strong critical-thinking skills; able to identify risks in a forward-looking manner and propose practical solutions

Comfortable with change, able to manage multi-threaded tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced environment; self-motivated

Preferred

Experience in handling AI-related copyright issues

Experience in dispute resolution

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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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