Senior Employment Litigation Counsel

8-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of employment disputes, including risk assessment and development of litigation defense strategies, effective management of external legal counsel, and working cross-functionally to manage e-discovery issues.
- Serve as a strong contributor on legal compliance matters relating to employment law issues.
- Help to build and manage internal processes and policies to efficiently and effectively manage our growing litigation caseload.
- Work cross-functionally to create, lead, or support training on global employment law issues.
- Provide strategic and practical legal advice to Human Resources and business stakeholders globally.
- Handle employment litigation matters in multiple jurisdictions, through all stages of litigation, including trial, and represent multi-national companies involved in complex disputes with outstanding outcomes.
- Conduct thorough and privileged investigations of employment-related matters.
- Collaborate with colleagues from the Global Legal team and business stakeholders.
- Craft persuasive and concise briefs with exceptional legal writing skills.
- Ensure compliance with company culture and values, and create an efficient and inspiring work environment.
- Support employees to give their best in both work and life.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) with membership in good standing in a US State Bar.
- Deep understanding of employment law and substantial employment law experience in both private practice with a highly regarded firm and a corporate legal department.
- Experience taking matters through trial or binding arbitration.
- Demonstrated judgment, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, including exceptional legal writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience handling employment litigation matters in multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience representing multi-national companies involved in complex disputes with outstanding outcomes.
- Experience with managing and developing teams.
- Experience with creating and implementing policies and processes.
- Passion for creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.
- Commitment to celebrating diverse voices and creating a workplace that reflects the many communities we reach.

H1: Senior Employment Litigation Counsel - Join TikTok and Inspire Creativity and Joy!
H2: About TikTok and the Global Legal Team
H2: Why Work at TikTok?
H2: Job Responsibilities and Requirements
H2: Compensation and Benefits Information

- Senior Employment Litigation Counsel position at TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video.
- Mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, with global headquarters in Los Angeles and Singapore and offices in major cities around the world.
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing team and work with highly experienced, bright, and capable legal professionals.
- Key support for all TikTok's innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing the global video market.
- Provide integrated legal guidance and support to enable the company's vision.
- Manage all aspects of employment disputes, including risk assessment, developing litigation defense strategies, and managing external legal counsel.
- Work with investigative teams to ensure thorough and privileged investigations of employment-related matters.
- Serve as a strong contributor on legal compliance matters related to employment law.
- Build and manage internal processes and policies to efficiently and effectively manage the company's growing litigation caseload.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to create, lead, and support training on global employment law issues.
- Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) with membership in good standing in a US State Bar.
- Deep understanding of employment law and substantial employment law experience in both private practice and a corporate legal department.
- Experience handling employment litigation matters in multiple jurisdictions, through all stages of litigation, including trial or binding arbitration.
- Demonstrated judgment, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to work as a team player and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, including exceptional legal writing skills.
- Competitive base salary range of $240,000 - $376,200 annually, with potential for additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- Generous time off and leave plans, including 10 paid holidays, 17 days of paid personal time off, 10 paid sick days, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive space and celebrating diverse voices in the workplace.
- Opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Not specified

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401K match, gym and cellphone reimbursements

English (other languages a plus)

Legal research, writing, negotiation, dispute resolution, case management, investigations, compliance, training, team collaboration

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to the email address provided.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate, ABA accreditation, US State Bar membership

Legal