IP Counsel, Copyright

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The IP - Copyright Legal team operates under Global Legal. The team is responsible for conducting legal assessments for relevant products and features from a copyright perspective, developing copyright policies and leading copyright compliance projects to support business needs. The team's current focus on the novel and complex copyright issues related with AI and other advanced technologies, to enable the sustainable business growth.

• Conduct dynamic tracking and comprehensive research on critical and complex copyright issues related to AI, the entertainment sector and the Internet industry globally.
• Draft risk assessments, legal analyses and other deliverables independently; support development of long‑term copyright compliance strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams on AI governance and compliance projects from a copyright perspective; lead and drive relevant cross‑functional and cross‑regional projects.
• Identify, develop, and upgrade measures and tools to mitigate AI‑related copyright risks; establish and refine workflows and SOPs to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide copyright legal reviews and other legal support independently for various internal products/projects, with emphasis on AI‑related products and features; provide business‑focused, solution‑oriented legal advice and guidance.
• Organize and deliver copyright training, awareness campaigns, and knowledge‑sharing sessions; promote copyright awareness among internal and external stakeholders.
• Support other copyright‑related legal matters and practices as needed.

• Degree in law and minimum of 5 years of experience as a copyright lawyer in the US, UK, or EU jurisdictions
• Experience at a top law firm or in‑house legal team within relevant industries
• Familiarity with copyright law trends and regulatory developments, especially AI‑related copyright issues
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills, with experience in collaborating with different stakeholders
• Ability to develop and execute project plans and tasks, stay organized and deliver quality work deliverables on time
• Strong critical‑thinking skills; able to identify risks in a forward‑looking manner and propose practical solutions
• Comfortable with change, able to manage multi‑threaded tasks, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment; self‑motivated

• Experience in handling AI‑related copyright issues
• Experience in dispute resolution

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Tik Tok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people.

We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.

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Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, 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.

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