EMEA Litigation Counsel — Lead High-Impact Disputes

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join its Global Litigation team and lead matters end-to-end across Europe with a high degree of independence. The role requires strong case management, strategic judgment and the ability to partner with legal and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will manage disputes, supervise outside counsel, and provide expert guidance across regions while aligning with TikTok's evolving product landscape.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of managing litigation in Europe.
• Qualified lawyer in one (or more) of the jurisdictions in which TikTok operates.
• Team player, strong people skills and ability to engage with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• General litigation support with a primary focus on Europe - handle general litigation, pre-litigation claims, and all related matters for the region
• Manage all aspects of litigation including pre‑action correspondence, e‑discovery, fact‑finding and analysis, witness preparation, drafting, case management conferences, interim applications, and ADR or trial preparation and presentation
• Supervise and partner with outside counsel to ensure that all aspects of the company's legal representation are of the highest quality, including the day‑to‑day running of matters, overall strategy, written work, and oral advocacy
• Regularly leads and delivers legal work product with little supervision, including advice to clients on complex matters, contracts and investigation/litigation responses
• Work and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and support the company's strategy for litigation and where applicable regulatory matters
• Possesses a deep understanding of the substance and nuances of laws in their subject matter area, skillfully interpreting and applying legal concepts to effectively handle various legal matters
• Independently identifies and evaluates legal risk in business contexts, consults outside counsel and relevant stakeholders where appropriate, and makes well‑informed recommendations to clients, 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
• Keep the wider regional team appraised of regional developments and mentor more junior members of the litigation team

Skills

Extensive experience of managing lit­g

Qualified lawyer (UK/EU)

Team player

Job description

TikTok is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join its Global Litigation team and lead matters end-to-end across Europe with a high degree of independence. The role requires strong case management, strategic judgment and the ability to partner with legal and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will manage disputes, supervise outside counsel, and provide expert guidance across regions while aligning with TikTok's evolving product landscape.