Privacy Counsel/ Senior Privacy Counsel

TikTok; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Privacy Counsel/Senior Privacy Counsel for its European Privacy Legal team in London. The role focuses on data protection compliance in advertising and monetisation aspects, including advising on regulatory frameworks like the Digital Markets Act. Ideal candidates should be qualified lawyers with experience in relevant fields and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, self-motivated person with strong communication skills.
• Ability to assess legal, practical and business risks.
• Experience in advising clients in online advertising and/or e-commerce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide actionable legal advice on monetisation product launches.
• Advise on data protection matters relating to Digital Market Act compliance.
• Draft and maintain internal policies for DMA related data privacy governance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Legal risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction or the UK

Job description

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Privacy Counsel/ Senior Privacy Counsel, London

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Client:

TikTok

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The European Privacy Team, based in Dublin, London and Paris, are part of the wider TikTok Global Privacy and Regulatory Affairs team and we advise and support all aspects of TikTok and Bytedance Business in terms of data protection matters, GDPR and ePrivacy compliance.The RoleWe are seeking a privacy lawyer to join our European Privacy Legal team, focusing on data protection matters in advertising and monetisation. This role includes advising on privacy issues related to compliance with the Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, and AI Act. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to further develop their career at an exciting multinational tech company in the rapidly evolving area of privacy law and regulation. - Provide actionable and practical legal advice on monetisation product launches (including advertising related products and features), including legal basis analysis, transparency, and specialist advice on data subject rights; - Advise and support on data protection matters relating to the implementation of the Digital Market Act, in particular articles 5.2, 6.9 and 15 DMA. - Advise on data portability and access rights to ensure compliance with both DMA and GDPR requirements.- Draft and maintain internal policies, procedures, and documentation for DMA related data privacy and governance.- Work closely with internal teams, including AI, advertising, and content delivery to implement and maintain a DMA-compliant profiling model repository.- Support the company’s response to advertising related queries and engagements by regulatory authorities.- Conduct and advise on compliance and accountability documentation including data protection impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments, and legal assessments relating to international data transfers; - Advise on transparency materials (including privacy policies, UX design, help centre content etc).

Minimum Qualifications:- Qualified lawyer and admitted to practice in an EU jurisdiction (or the UK).- Highly organised, self motivated person with strong communication skills-ability to communicate effectively and credibly.- Ability to assess legal, practical and business risks in a fast-paced environment and provide sound advice under tight deadlines, working independently and often in ambiguous situations.- Ability to work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications- Experience of advising clients in online advertising and/or e-commerce industries (in-house experience preferred).