Global Employee Privacy Counsel

TikTok; Ireland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok in Dublin is seeking an Employee Privacy Counsel to lead the employee data subject rights program and advise on privacy, data protection, and employment law matters globally.

The role requires partnering with HR Privacy Legal and Employment Legal teams to design efficient response processes, build governance materials, and provide strategic privacy guidance across the employment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in the UK, Ireland, or another relevant jurisdiction.
• Significant experience advising on privacy, data protection, and/or employment law issues.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU data protection frameworks and employee privacy requirements.
• Experience handling data subject rights requests and regulatory response processes.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent legal judgment and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal lead and program manager for the employee data subject response team, overseeing end-to-end management of employee data subject rights requests.
• Continuously improve the operational framework for employee data subject requests, including templates, guidance, standard operating procedures, and governance materials to support a scalable and consistent program.
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Employment Legal, HR Privacy Legal, and internal business teams to coordinate timely, compliant responses to employee privacy requests.
• Develop and utilize data-driven insights to provide clear reporting and recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Provide practical, responsive advice regarding complex employment matters and support broader legal counseling across the employment lifecycle.
• Deliver training and guidance to relevant stakeholders on employee privacy obligations, response procedures, and emerging legal developments.

Skills

Privacy expertise

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer in UK/Ireland or equivalent

CIPP/E or CIPM is a plus

Tools

HR systems

Job description

TikTok in Dublin is seeking an Employee Privacy Counsel to lead the employee data subject rights program and advise on privacy, data protection, and employment law matters globally.

The role requires partnering with HR Privacy Legal and Employment Legal teams to design efficient response processes, build governance materials, and provide strategic privacy guidance across the employment lifecycle.