Senior Litigation Counsel, EMEA

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

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join our Global Litigation team in Dublin. You will lead litigation matters end-to-end across Europe, manage pre-action and discovery, and coordinate through all stages with minimal supervision.

You will supervise outside counsel, advise cross-functional partners, assess legal risk, and mentor junior team members. The role requires a qualified lawyer with strong judgment and strategic mindset to support our fast-paced tech business.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing litigation across Europe.
• Qualified lawyer in one or more TikTok operating jurisdictions.
• Strong collaboration across legal and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation matters end-to-end for Europe with independence.
• Supervise outside counsel and coordinate strategy across matters.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation and regulatory matters.

Skills

Litigation experience Europe

Case management

Independent thinker

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer (Europe)

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Global Litigation Team provides key support for TikTok and the family of related products. We empower innovation by delivering integrated legal guidance that supports our business teams in achieving their boldest ambitions. The Global Litigation team is responsible for managing high-stakes litigation and disputes across all regions. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join our Global Litigation team. This Counsel will report to our Head of Litigation, EMEA and AMA and have primary responsibility for leading litigation matters end-to-end, managing active disputes through all stages of litigation with a high degree of independence and judgment. The ideal candidate is a highly capable, business-minded litigator with strong case management skills, a strategic mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to independently drive matters forward. This person should be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment, partnering across legal and business functions, and developing a strong understanding of technical issues and product functionality.

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

Qualifications

Minimum 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

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.

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.