Compliance Legal Counsel, Global Sanctions

ByteDance will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require ByteDance sponsorship of a visa. About the Team: Our Global Legal Compliance (GLC) team provides key support for all of ByteDance’s innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global markets. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal compliance guidance and support. The team is growing fast and is seeking a highly experienced, bright & capable compliance lawyer to join us. We are looking for experienced Sanctions Compliance Counsel to be based in Singapore to join our Global Legal Compliance team as a key member to advise and counsel sanctions-related issues ex-China, with direct experience in sanctions and anti-money-laundering areas, who also possess strong client engagement skills. The ideal candidate is willing to work in a fast-paced, global environment with cross-functional teams in different time zones, and enjoys the challenges and opportunities of novel issues across a variety of jurisdictions with an open-minded mentality to tackle issues which we may not have seen before. Responsibilities - This position is responsible for the ongoing enhancement and maintenance of global corporate sanctions compliance programs with a focus on US and EU/UK sanctions laws and regulations; - Be a key member of the sanctions compliance team to advise and counsel stakeholders on sanctions-related issues and provide thoughtful and practical solutions when navigating complex geo-political environments; - Conduct periodic legal compliance risk assessments to assess effectiveness of compliance programs, systems, identify gaps and develop remediation plans; - Maintain competency in evolving sanctions law and regulation trends and risks, and regulatory regimes that could impact the business; - Provide guidance and legal advice on how to improve and operationalize sanctions compliance screening and its mechanism; - Advise internal investigation relevant to compliance policies owned by the Global Legal Compliance team, and partner with internal investigation team to support internal investigations if needed; - Conduct internal compliance training and education programs from time to time in partnership with the other regional compliance counsel and cross functional stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications - Law degree or Masters of Law, up-to-date qualifications to practice law in common law jurisdiction is required; JD or LLM in US/UK is preferred; - Proven combined compliance experience in a reputable international law firm and in-house with a multi-national company; technology and/or fintech sector experience preferred. Candidates should also have sufficient knowledge of sanctions regulatory and compliance programs. Have experience in the US and UK/EU markets is a strong plus. - Possesses a deep understanding of the substance and nuances of laws in the sanctions and AML areas, skillfully interpreting and applying legal concepts to effectively handle various legal matters, including in ambiguous situations; takes on a leadership role in addressing complex legal matters, where warranted, exhibiting a high level of autonomy and responsibility; considers both business and legal implications of advice with a well-attuned understanding of risk; - 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. - Possess the highest standard of ethics and a positive attitude in learning and willing to pick up new knowledge and skills. - Candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership skills in setting strategic goals, but also have a "roll up their sleeves" mentality in executing the work. - Maintains an appropriate degree of confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and a willingness to change assignments meet clients' needs. Anticipates clients needs and delivers with timeliness, accurately sensing the urgency and sensitivity to the situation. - Proactively identifies problems or issues and takes lead in resolving issues, and makes recommendations for necessary process improvements. - Demonstrates creativity in finding solutions and uses good judgment in doing so. #LI-Hybrid