E-Commerce Product Counsel

TikTok; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented E-Commerce Product Counsel to support its rapidly growing e-commerce business. This role involves collaborating with global legal and product teams to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance within the TikTok Shop framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, excellent communication skills, and experience in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. Join a dynamic team that values innovative thinking and a collaborative spirit, and contribute to shaping the future of e-commerce on a leading platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member of the California bar or registered in-house counsel.

Responsibilities

• Review products and features to ensure compliance for TikTok Shop.
• Provide legal support on e-commerce related matters.

Skills

Legal Risk Mitigation

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctorate

Job description

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Responsibilities

About the Team:

We are looking for a lawyer to support our rapidly growing e-commerce business teams. Our legal team provides support to all aspects of TikTok Shop. We seek talented, humble, and globally-minded attorneys who are technically savvy, comfortable with ambiguity, and strong team players.

Responsibilities:

• Work with legal and product teams globally to review products, features, and new initiatives, providing legal risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance for TikTok Shop from a US legal perspective.
• Coordinate with product, product operations, public policy, communications, and other cross-functional colleagues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of TikTok Shop initiatives through legal review and guidance on relevant legal frameworks.
• Review and analyze potential legal risks associated with new product developments and business strategies.
• Assist in developing internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.
• Provide legal support on various e-commerce related matters.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of the California bar or the jurisdiction in which you're based, or registered in-house counsel.
• Experience working with international teams across various time zones in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing legal advice related to online platforms or e-commerce.
• Familiarity with US consumer protection laws relevant to online marketplaces.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of colleagues.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.