Senior AML Compliance Counsel - USDS

About the Team

Our Legal and Compliance team provides key support for all TikTok USDS Joint Venture's innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal and compliance guidance and support. We are looking for a senior AML Compliance Counsel to join our team, working in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams across different time zones, tackling novel issues across various jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, support, and influence a culture of compliance throughout the organization, as well as counsel, assess, and support an efficient Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance program.
• Advise and drive compliance initiatives and programs to comply with applicable global anti-money laundering and sanctions laws and regulations.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including payments compliance, tech & product, security & privacy, internal audit, and various business verticals to implement and operationalize compliance initiatives and programs; continuously advise on improving technical solutions to monitor, analyze, and report suspicious activity.
• Counsel and work closely with global government relations teams in preparing for impending regulatory changes or revisions to anti-money laundering and sanctions areas.
• Improve and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal compliance training and education programs with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and qualified to practice law in the U.S.
• Proven combined legal and compliance in-house experience with a multinational company, possessing advanced knowledge and recognized expertise in areas relevant to sanctions, AML, Bank Secrecy Act, payments, money transmission, financial regulations, and financial crimes schemes. Acts as a trusted advisor on complex legal issues.
• Demonstrates expert-level analytical skills and exceptional judgment in addressing complex and nuanced issues; articulates how legal decisions relevant to the company and industry are impacted by the regulatory environment and trends, making appropriate recommendations.
• Possesses the highest standard of ethics and a positive attitude in learning and acquiring new knowledge and skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; understands client needs, requirements, and key concerns; adapts communication style and approach to maximize impact across a range of audiences.
• Handles conflicts empathetically, addressing issues openly and constructively.
• Willing to travel and work in different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and a willingness to change assignments to meet clients' needs.
• Ability to manage heavy workload volume and meet critical deadlines with little supervision; anticipates clients' needs and delivers with timeliness, accurately sensing the urgency and sensitivity of the situation.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of clients' business, industry, and organization, showing support for delivery of the product, services, and initiatives.
• Demonstrates ability to redirect issues to appropriate resources.
• Proactively identifies problems or issues and takes the lead in resolving them.
• Demonstrates creativity in finding solutions and uses good judgment in doing so.
• Demonstrates ability to influence and enlist support.

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps, and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation.

The company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week to enhance speed, alignment, and agility, particularly in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. We create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and bring joy. We strive to do great things with great people, leading with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We embrace an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $213,000 - $376,200 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package, which may include additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• Day one access to 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).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.