Commercial Counsel, Travel & Local Services

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to support the fast-growing U.S. Local Services team.

You will partner with product, operations, and engineering on early planning through launch, providing strategic business advice and navigating regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates are collaborative, self-motivated, and capable of exercising independent judgment in a highly visible, on-site role in San Jose.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Extensive experience in commercial contracts, with law firm or in-house background in a relevant industry.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills with contract law knowledge across jurisdictions.
• Strong commercial awareness to balance legal risks with business growth and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the legal point of contact for the TikTok U.S. Local Services sales and operations team.
• Negotiate deals with large online travel agencies, hoteliers, local attractions operators, and restaurant chains to enable offerings within TikTok.
• Advise on advertising and growth campaigns both in-app and off-app for the Local Services business and partners.
• Provide training on federal and state regulations regarding growth and advertising campaigns.
• Coordinate with global counterparts to align on negotiation points and business strategy.
• Work with legal product counsel to develop features enabling sale or promotion of services.
• Coordinate with payments, compliance, and cross-functional teams to advise the business line.
• Manage internal communication, projects, and training among legal, product, and operations teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

TikTok Inc. is seeking an experienced commercial attorney to support the fast-growing U.S. Local Services team.

You will partner with product, operations, and engineering on early planning through launch, providing strategic business advice and navigating regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates are collaborative, self-motivated, and capable of exercising independent judgment in a highly visible, on-site role in San Jose.