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Head of RegulatoryTikTok • San Jose, CA, United States
Head of Regulatory

Head of Regulatory

TikTok • San Jose, CA, United States
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Head of Regulatory to lead TikTok's global regulatory legal work. The role focuses on shaping regulatory strategy, advising senior leadership, building a high-performing global team, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to manage risk, ensure compliance, and enable responsible innovation in a dynamic, highly scrutinized environment.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 (EU AI Act, U.S. Executive Order on AI), Competition / antitrust law, platform liability and content moderation laws (DSA, Section 230)
  • Experience engaging with government regulators, lawmakers, and industry bodies
  • Strong ability to align regulatory compliance with business strategy and mitigate regulatory risk across markets
  • Experience managing regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and high-stakes crises
  • Success driving cross-functional adoption of new policies or compliance requirements
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 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
  • About TikTok

    TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Our global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices in New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

    Why Join Us

    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. We foster an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for our company and users. Join us to grow with a diverse, innovative team.

    Diversity & Inclusion

    TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diversity and strive to reflect the communities we reach.

    Accommodations

    TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at the provided accommodations contact.

    Job Information

    Compensation The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $242,000 - $624,000 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, and location. The role may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, a 401(k) with company match, parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid holidays / sick leave / personal time. The Company reserves the right to modify benefits at any time.

    For Los Angeles County candidates : qualified applicants will be considered in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Chance Act. Criminal history may be a factor in considering job duties as part of conditional offer decisions.

    Seniority level

  • Director
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Legal
  • Industries

  • Technology, Information and Internet
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