TikTok · 8 hours ago
Legal Counsel - Data Infrastructure
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$171K/yr - $319K/yrTikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, and they are seeking a Legal Counsel for their Data Infrastructure team. This role involves providing legal support for global digital infrastructure projects, including data center development and various commercial contracts.
Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo
Responsibilities
Negotiate all contractual documentation for the establishment and delivery of long-term data centers, including with major data center developers
Support on a range of projects including in relation to power purchase, utility interconnection and renewables
Negotiate a range of commercial and technology contracts, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, development contracts, consultancy, outsourcing and other service provision agreements, and cloud-based service model agreements
Advise on laws and regulations relating to digital infrastructure and help drive the development and roll-out of standard policies and template agreements to improve efficiency and risk management
Distill complex information in order to deliver clear, precise and pragmatic advice to business and cross-functional stakeholders
Engage with a range of stakeholders (including our public policy team) to advocate and represent the company's interests in relation to digital infrastructure development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) with active membership in at least one US State Bar
Outstanding stakeholder fluency and engagement
Exceptional team spirit, an open mind, and a willingness to take the initiative on a wide range of projects
The ability to bridge global cultural and skillset differences through expertise, insight, collaboration and strong project management skills
Preferred
Adaptable and comfortable in operating and managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving, high growth environment
An ability to offer commercially viable alternatives as part of risk management
Experience in developing new documentation and best practices and implementing legal processes in a fast-paced international environment which enables the business to scale
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
TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
N Ali Mohamed
CEO
Blake Chandlee
VP Global Business Solutions
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