Senior Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance Counsel

About the role

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. Join us.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical legal counsel to internal stakeholders and business units on all ABAC-related issues and risks, including gifts, entertainment, sponsorship, donations, and engagement with public officials.
• Aid in drafting, revising, and implementing clear and comprehensive ABAC policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring they align with legal requirements and best practices.
• Conduct regular, thorough risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and implement targeted mitigation strategies and control enhancements in the ABAC space.
• Support the third-party risk management program by performing risk-based due diligence for third parties, agents, intermediaries, and in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to ensure they adhere to the organization's ABAC standards.
• Develop and deliver targeted ABAC training programs and communications to employees and third parties to foster a culture of integrity and compliance, ensuring awareness of their responsibilities and reporting mechanisms.
• Implement monitoring activities to track compliance, detect red flags or anomalies, and support internal investigation teams in suspected breaches or misconduct in the ABAC space.
• Stay informed of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and act as a technical resource during government enforcement defense matters or regulatory inquiries in the ABAC space.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed for the Global Legal Compliance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and qualified to practice law in the U.S.
• Multiple years of combined legal and compliance experience in a reputable international law firm and/or in-house with a multi-national company, with demonstrated expertise in ABAC and related public laws.
• Strong familiarity with regulatory agencies and frameworks relevant to anti-bribery and corruption compliance.
• Demonstrates expert-level analytical skills and exceptional judgment in addressing complex and nuanced issues.
• Able to articulate how legal and compliance decisions relevant to the company and industry are impacted by the regulatory environment and trends, and make appropriate recommendations to the business.
• Possesses the highest standard of ethics and the ability to handle conflicts empathetically, addressing issues openly and constructively.
• The proven ability to work effectively across global time zones as needed.

About TikTok

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Why Join Us

We believe in inspiring creativity and bringing joy. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. Join us.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $174000 - $313200 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).