Legal Counsel, Content Moderation

2 Weeks ago • All levels • Legal

Job Summary

Job Description

TikTok seeks a Legal Counsel for Content Moderation based in Singapore. This role requires collaboration with the Trust & Safety team and other lawyers to provide legal advice on government takedown/data disclosure requests, developing compliance strategies, and supporting their implementation. Responsibilities also include assessing regional content regulations, developing compliance strategies, supporting global policy development, advising on Trust & Safety product matters, and collaborating with government affairs and communications teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in content moderation, regulation, and online safety, preferably from a private practice, legal department, or Trust and Safety function of an internet company. Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential.
Must have:
  • Qualified lawyer (Singapore, US, EU, UK, or other jurisdiction)
  • Extensive experience in content moderation and regulation
  • Government takedown/data disclosure request handling
  • Compliance strategy development and implementation
  • Fluent in English
Good to have:
  • Cross-functional team experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication

Job Details

Responsibilities
About the Team: Our legal team provides key support for all TikTok’s innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global video market. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal guidance and support. As a result, the TikTok team is growing fast and is seeking an experienced, bright and capable legal professional to join our Global Legal Content Moderation team. In this role, you will work on critical challenges in the areas of content safety, content regulation and government content removal and data access requests. This full-time role is based in Singapore and provides a unique opportunity for an ambitious lawyer with a keen interest in learning about industry defining challenges and new areas of law. Responsibilities: - Work closely with our Trust & Safety team and other in-house lawyers to assess and provide legal advice on takedown or data disclosure requests from governments, develop compliance strategies and support their implementation. - Assess regional and/or local content regulations and laws, develop compliance strategies and support their implementation. - Support TikTok’s efforts to develop global policies and processes regarding content moderation. - Work closely with other in-house lawyers and provide legal advice on Trust & Safety product matters - Work in a cross-functional environment with government affairs, communications and other business professionals on content moderation and content regulatory matters.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Qualified to practice law and in good standing in Singapore, US, EU, UK, or another jurisdiction. - Extended experience in a highly regarded private practice, legal department or Trust and Safety function of an internet company and with legal work regarding content moderation, content regulation and online safety. - Fluent in English to work with global stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications - Proven performance leveraging cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across multiple business units, organisations, and jurisdictions. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, startup environment. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. #LI-Hybrid
Job Information
About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, 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. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.

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