Senior Global Sanctions Counsel - Lead Compliance & Risk

TikTok; New York (NY); On-site; USD 211,000 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Global Senior Sanctions Compliance Counsel in New York to lead the ongoing enhancement of sanctions programs across US, UK, EU, UN, and other regimes. The role requires deep expertise in sanctions, AML, and cross‑regional compliance, with the ability to guide stakeholders and manage complex investigations in a fast-paced, global environment.

The candidate will partner with the Global Legal Compliance team, advise on regulatory changes, and drive practical solutions aligned

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying sanctions regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong oral and written communication; able to influence diverse audiences.
• Able to lead and partner with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanctions program enhancement for US, UK, EU, UN and related regimes.
• Advise stakeholders on sanctions issues and provide practical solutions.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop remediation plans for sanctions controls.
• Plan and deliver on multiple priorities across stakeholders and regions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sanctions law trends and regulatory changes.
• Provide guidance to operationalize sanctions screening processes.
• Support internal investigations related to compliance policies.
• Deliver internal compliance training with regional teams.

Skills

Client engagement

Legal analysis

Sanctions knowledge

Autonomy

Education

J.D./LL.M. in common law jurisdiction

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Global Senior Sanctions Compliance Counsel in New York to lead the ongoing enhancement of sanctions programs across US, UK, EU, UN, and other regimes. The role requires deep expertise in sanctions, AML, and cross‑regional compliance, with the ability to guide stakeholders and manage complex investigations in a fast-paced, global environment.

The candidate will partner with the Global Legal Compliance team, advise on regulatory changes, and drive practical solutions aligned