Senior Global Sanctions Compliance Lead

TikTok; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Global Senior Sanctions Compliance Counsel to lead our global sanctions program and advise on complex regulatory issues across US, UK, EU, and other jurisdictions. The role requires deep expertise in sanctions and AML with strong stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced, cross-time-zone environment.

You will partner with Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to design and implement robust controls, provide practical guidance, and lead training to ensure ongoing regulatory

Qualifications

• Law degree or Master of Law; up-to-date qualifications to practice in common law jurisdictions.
• Strong oral and written communication; understands client needs and key concerns.
• Leadership with autonomy; considers business and legal implications; maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain global sanctions compliance programs (US/UK/EU/UN/SG).
• Advise stakeholders on sanctions-related issues; provide practical solutions across geographies.
• Conduct risk assessments; identify gaps; develop remediation plans.
• Provide internal sanctions training with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Confidentiality

Ethics

Education

Law degree or Master of Law

JD in US preferred

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Global Senior Sanctions Compliance Counsel to lead our global sanctions program and advise on complex regulatory issues across US, UK, EU, and other jurisdictions. The role requires deep expertise in sanctions and AML with strong stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced, cross-time-zone environment.

You will partner with Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to design and implement robust controls, provide practical guidance, and lead training to ensure ongoing regulatory