IP Operations Specialist — DMCA & Trademark (Sydney)

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking an IP Compliance Specialist to support the IP Operations team in Sydney. The role focuses on reviewing copyright and trademark takedown requests, managing IP escalations, and collaborating with Global IP Ops to ensure regulatory alignment and platform integrity.

You will participate in ongoing training, mentor junior colleagues, and help implement policy improvements while staying current with US and global IP regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in Trust & Safety, Legal Operations, Content Moderation, Risk Management, or a related high‑velocity operational domain or compliance landscape.
• Highly autonomous and self-driven, with a track record of making sound operational decisions and managing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Hands‑on experience with project development, workflow optimization, and policy implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable reviewing and handling sensitive content.
• Ability to work in differing work rotations/shifts (including nights, public holidays and weekends). Shifts may be subject to change based on business needs. Current Shift options: 12pm-9pm schedule, 1pm-10pm, 2pm-11pm, 3pm-12am shift.

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to designated volumes of copyright and trademark removal requests and inquiries efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with TikTok's IP policies and operational processes.
• Manage internal and external IP-related escalations and removal requests with urgency and sound judgment.
• Partner with various stakeholders on IP operational projects, including Global IP Ops teams.
• Support and drive training and mentorship of junior team members.
• Lead projects to identify gaps in existing procedures, policies, and workflows, implementing improvements aligned with the DMCA, the Lanham Act, and emerging U.S. legal requirements.
• Stay current on evolving global and U.S. intellectual property regulations and trends to continuously elevate TikTok's IP practices and operational readiness.
• Communicate and elevate complex IP questions, edge cases, and high‑risk concerns to team leadership or legal counsel as needed.

Skills

Project development

Workflow optimization

Policy implementation

Communication skills

Content review

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking an IP Compliance Specialist to support the IP Operations team in Sydney. The role focuses on reviewing copyright and trademark takedown requests, managing IP escalations, and collaborating with Global IP Ops to ensure regulatory alignment and platform integrity.

You will participate in ongoing training, mentor junior colleagues, and help implement policy improvements while staying current with US and global IP regulations.