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TikTok · 1 day ago

Head of Regulatory

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$242K/yr - $624K/yr

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. They are seeking an exceptional regulatory lawyer to serve as Head of Regulatory, leading a high-performing global team responsible for complex regulatory issues and shaping TikTok’s regulatory legal strategy.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Global regulatory frameworksEngaging with regulatorsRegulatory investigationsTechnical literacy in AIInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

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 skilled at identifying and mitigating regulatory risk across markets

Skilled in managing regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and high-stakes crises

Successful in driving cross-functional adoption of new policies or compliance requirements

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred

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

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

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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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