E-Commerce Product Counsel

Description

About the Team:
We are looking for a lawyer to support our rapidly growing e-commerce business teams. Our legal team provides support to all aspects of TikTok Shop. We are looking for talented, humble, globally-minded attorneys who are technically savvy, are comfortable with ambiguity, and are strong team players. This is a highly collaborative, on-site role and requires five days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:
You will join a team that is dedicated to delivering excellent stakeholder service to achieve pragmatic solutions for the business. In doing so, you will:  
- Work with legal and product teams globally to review products, features, and new initiatives to provide legal risk mitigation strategies to ensure legal compliance for TikTok Shop from a US legal perspective.
- Coordinate with product, product operations, public policy, communications, and other cross-functional colleagues.  
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of TikTok Shop initiatives through legal review and providing guidance on relevant legal frameworks.
- Review and analyze potential legal risks associated with new product developments and business strategies.
- Assist in the development of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
- Provide legal support on a variety of e-commerce related matters.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree plus a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and member in good standing of a U.S. state bar with experience in private law practice or in-house, providing product counseling for a technology company or application.
- Experience working with international teams in various time zones in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Excellent and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in providing legal advice related to online platforms or e-commerce.
- Familiarity with US consumer protection laws relevant to online marketplaces.
- The ability to effectively interact with all levels of colleagues.
- Self-starter with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.