Senior Global Export Controls Counsel

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

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an experienced export controls counsel to join its Global Legal Compliance team in a fast-paced, global environment. The role advises on export controls, cross-border technology transfers, and product classifications, while drafting policies and leading due diligence for strategic deals.

The candidate will partner with engineering and data systems teams, manage licensing strategies, and develop internal controls to mitigate trade risks.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school with bar eligibility.
• Proven export controls compliance experience in law firms or in-house.
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and national security laws.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders on export controls issues and provide practical solutions across geographies.
• Counsel data systems, R&D and engineering on legal implications of hardware/software classifications and cross-border transfers.
• Draft and negotiate trade compliance provisions in contracts and lead due diligence for M&A.
• Represent the company before government agencies (e.g., BIS) and manage licensing strategies.
• Design and deliver training to mitigate global trade risks and build an Export Compliance Program.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal export compliance policies and tools.
• Support automation of export compliance processes.
• Stay current on evolving export control laws and EAR guidance.
• Monitor and assess impacts of regulatory changes.
• Address sanctions interfaces with U.S. export controls.
• Support ad hoc projects for the Global Legal Compliance Team.

Skills

Juris Doctorate

Export controls knowledge

U.S. Export Administration Regulations

Commerce Control List classifications

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABA-accredited JD

Job description

TikTok is seeking an experienced export controls counsel to join its Global Legal Compliance team in a fast-paced, global environment. The role advises on export controls, cross-border technology transfers, and product classifications, while drafting policies and leading due diligence for strategic deals.

The candidate will partner with engineering and data systems teams, manage licensing strategies, and develop internal controls to mitigate trade risks.