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Legal Counsel/ Senior Legal Counsel (eCommerce Product) Munich or London

company
TikTok
location
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
posted
11 Jun
  • **Responsibilities**
  • The Team
  • The Global eCommerce Legal Business Partner team is an international group of legal professionals supporting TikTok’s eCommerce operations worldwide, with a focus on online product features, data governance, and privacy compliance.
  • The Role
  • We are seeking a qualified lawyer to join our growing team as our presence across the UK and EU expands. This role will be primarily responsible for leading compliance matters across the EU, including legal obligations under the DSA, DMA, GDPR, and related directives and national laws. The role also includes global engagement on product feature reviews, AIGC and data compliance, and supporting new market launches.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary legal point of contact for supporting business clients in the EU and UK (initially), engaging directly with product, engineering, and business teams.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, privacy, IP, and competition legal teams to deliver unified legal advice.
  • Provide clear, actionable legal guidance and consolidated opinions to business stakeholders, supporting rapid growth by balancing risk management with practical, scalable legal solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Lead legal review of product features, algorithm/data usage, and other business initiatives through the lens of EU and national laws.
  • Partner closely with public policy teams on legal risks and mitigation strategies for high-impact projects.
  • Maintain and update online terms and conditions in local languages across EU markets.
  • Drive improvements to legal processes, templates, and internal training programs to enhance operational efficiency.
  • **Qualifications**
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Senior Lawyer qualified in Germany, France or Poland.
  • Strong experience in EU legislation and national laws, with strong expertise in either consumer protection, privacy, antitrust, and IP.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation experience, particularly in retail, digital content, and advertising-related agreements.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with an ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience working in the eCommerce or tech industry.
  • Deep understanding of the European digital regulatory landscape, particularly around online marketplaces and digital commerce.
  • Experience working across jurisdictions and collaborating with international teams.
  • **About TikTok**
  • TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.​
  • **Why Join Us**
  • Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. 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. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​
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  • Diversity & Inclusion​
  • 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.​

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