Senior Global Sanctions & AML Compliance Counsel

TikTok Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays & personal time

Job summary

TikTok Inc. is seeking an experienced sanctions compliance counsel to join our Global Legal Compliance team in a senior role. You will advise on sanctions matters across multiple jurisdictions and work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global environment.

The role requires leadership, deep sanctions knowledge, and strong client engagement skills to navigate dynamic geopolitical scenarios while ensuring regulatory adherence and practical risk management.

Qualifications

• Law degree or Master of Law; qualified to practice in a common law jurisdiction.
• Strong understanding of sanctions law and risk; autonomous leadership in complex matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication; client needs understood and addressed.
• Highest ethics and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills.
• Leadership mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves to execute work.
• Confidentiality maintained in all matters.

Responsibilities

• Advance global corporate sanctions compliance programs across US, UK, EU, UN, and SG.
• Serve as leading counsel advising stakeholders on sanctions issues with practical solutions.
• Conduct risk assessments of the sanctions program and develop remediation plans.
• Plan, execute, and deliver on multiple priorities across stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on sanctions screening enhancements and regulatory trends.
• Support internal investigations and training programs within Global Legal Compliance.

Skills

Sanctions law

AML

Legal analysis

Client engagement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

TikTok Inc. is seeking an experienced sanctions compliance counsel to join our Global Legal Compliance team in a senior role. You will advise on sanctions matters across multiple jurisdictions and work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, global environment.

The role requires leadership, deep sanctions knowledge, and strong client engagement skills to navigate dynamic geopolitical scenarios while ensuring regulatory adherence and practical risk management.