Global Export Controls Counsel — Strategic Compliance

TikTok; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 157,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing programs

Paid holidays

Sick days

Paid personal time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an experienced export controls counsel to join its Global Legal Compliance team in Washington, DC. You will advise on export controls-related issues, support product classifications, and lead international due diligence for strategic transactions.

The role requires a JD, strong knowledge of US EAR, and a track record in export controls compliance. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams across time zones in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school, eligible to practice law in a common law jurisdiction.
• Proven experience in export controls compliance, including trade compliance program management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations and related national security laws.

Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel stakeholders on export controls-related issues and provide practical solutions in complex environments.
• Advise R&D and engineering on legal implications of product classifications, cross-border technology transfers, and new product development.
• Draft and negotiate trade compliance provisions in commercial agreements and lead international trade due diligence for M&A and investments.
• Represent the company before government agencies (e.g., BIS), manage licensing strategies, and lead internal investigations and disclosures.
• Partner with stakeholders to design the Export Compliance Program, draft policies, and deliver targeted training.
• Develop and maintain internal policies, control plans, and export compliance program tools tailored to operations.
• Support export compliance practices including process automation tools.
• Monitor evolving export controls laws and maintain knowledge of relevant agency guidance.
• Assess impacts of changes to export controls and identify compliance gaps.

Skills

Export controls expertise

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & negotiation

Communication & project mgmt

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

TikTok is seeking an experienced export controls counsel to join its Global Legal Compliance team in Washington, DC. You will advise on export controls-related issues, support product classifications, and lead international due diligence for strategic transactions.

The role requires a JD, strong knowledge of US EAR, and a track record in export controls compliance. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams across time zones in a fast-paced tech environment.