Job Description

Responsibilities About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. Why Join Us At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok. About the Team The E-commerce Legal team aims to provide excellent stakeholder service and achieve pragmatic solutions for the TikTok e-commerce teams while mitigating legal risk for the business. The team is based across several different countries. You will have experience advising digital platforms, in particular e-commerce platforms and online marketplaces, understand how the law is developing to regulate them, and have the versatility to advise across a broad range of commercial workstreams. You will support a diverse range of initiatives across cross-functional and multi-jurisdictional teams to support the TikTok e-commerce teams. We are looking for a talented lawyer who will thrive in an environment that asks you to deliver to a high standard at pace, use sound judgement to effectively navigate ambiguity, juggle competing priorities and work to short turnaround times. You will bring your energy and enthusiasm to respond quickly to a business that is scaling fast. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a company that is enjoying hyper growth on a truly international scale. Your role will be based in Kuala Lumpur. Responsibilities - Support the business in understanding and complying with legal and regulatory requirements when launching e-commerce related products and features in Malaysia. - Provide expert advice on a wide range of e-commerce legal matters with a focus on consumer protection, platform liability, B2B and B2C engagement, advertising, influencer marketing, and intellectual property in Malaysia. - Partner closely with local and international stakeholders in legal, privacy, and public policy, to deliver projects against short timeframes, setting appropriate priorities and managing legal risk. - Review and implement consumer disclosures, policies, and terms and conditions applicable to our users/customers/partners. - Draft and negotiate high value regional service contracts with logistics vendors and partners. - Support regional procurement deals associated with a logistics network. - Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments in e-commerce (Malaysia) and logistics (regional). - Engage, instruct, and manage external counsel as necessary. Qualifications - Bachelor of Laws\' degree and qualified to practice law in Malaysia - 7+ years PQE, with a strong preference for candidates with at least 3+ years in-house legal experience in an e-commerce company - Deep knowledge of and familiarity with laws as it applies to platform providers, e-commerce platforms and logistics platforms - Significant experience in platform liability, intellectual property, consumer protection, regulatory and compliance schemes applicable to new technology, e-commerce, and logistics products and customer/third party agreements - Solid experience in drafting and negotiation of agreements across e-commerce, logistics, retail, creative, and advertising industries - Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills - Ability to work independently on many different projects at once in a fast-paced environment - Experience working in an international team - Strong communications skills in English TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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