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Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

Size: 5001-10000 employees
Industry: Entertainment & Gaming, Social Media, Technology

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Responsibilities

About the Team:

Our Global Legal Compliance team provides key support for all of Byte Dance's and Tik Tok's innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global markets. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal and compliance guidance and support. The Byte Dance and Tik Tok team are growing fast and is seeking a highly experienced, bright, and capable legal/compliance lawyer to join us.
We are looking for a compliance attorney to join our Global Legal Compliance team as AML Counsel, with a specialized focus on e-commerce-related AML and sanctions issues. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in handling complex legal and regulatory issues within the e-commerce industry, particularly in the context of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and compliance. The successful candidate will be an expert in transaction monitoring systems, know your customer (KYC) programs, and other key compliance functions in an e-commerce setting, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to support Byte Dance's mission of maintaining a robust compliance framework across global markets.

Responsibilities:

• Work with cross-functional teams, including product, operations, and engineering, to develop and implement anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance solutions tailored for Byte Dance's e-commerce platforms. This includes supporting systems for Transaction Monitoring (TM), Know Your Customer/Know Your Business (KYC/KYB), and due diligence programs.
• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of e-commerce-related TM and KYC/KYB systems to ensure alignment with global regulatory requirements, including the latest developments in AML and sanctions.
• Lead AML and sanctions investigations related to e-commerce activities, including transactions, account activities, and potential suspicious conduct, coordinating with regional compliance teams to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Advise on legal and regulatory risks related to e-commerce business lines, such as payment systems, cross-border transactions, and user onboarding processes, in line with AML and sanctions requirements.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments of Byte Dance/Tik Tok's e-commerce operations to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps. Recommend and implement enhancements to mitigate risks in accordance with global regulations.
• Collaborate with regional compliance teams to adapt global programs and guidelines to market conditions, ensuring that Byte Dance complies with relevant AML and sanctions laws in all jurisdictions where it operates.
• Develop and deliver global and regional training programs and materials focused on e-commerce AML compliance and sanctions, ensuring alignment with the latest industry standards and regulatory developments.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across multiple business units to foster a culture of compliance and ensure the seamless integration of AML practices into Byte Dance's e-commerce operations.
• Manage and participate in cross-functional compliance projects, offering legal expertise to enhance Byte Dance's e-commerce platform compliance framework.
• Provide ad hoc legal support and guidance to other teams as needed, ensuring continued adherence to AML and sanctions laws.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law degree (JD or equivalent) from an accredited school and good standing in a bar association.
• Deep understanding of sanctions and AML laws, with the ability to interpret and apply them to complex issues, showing leadership and autonomy.
• In-depth experience in AML and sanctions compliance, including investigations and implementing controls for e-commerce.
• Experience with global compliance in fast-paced, cross-border e-commerce environments.
• Strong knowledge of global AML/sanctions regulations (e.g., FATF, BSA, OFAC, EU directives).
• Proven ability to lead compliance projects, influence stakeholders, and strong English communication skills.
• Independent, proactive, and organized with strong judgment, able to manage relationships and work across time zones/travel as needed, with high ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, showing flexibility, teamwork, and adaptability to meet client needs.
• Manages heavy workloads and deadlines independently, with a keen sense of urgency and sensitivity.
• Proactively suggests process improvements.
• Understands the client's business and supports organizational goals.
• Effectively redirects issues to the appropriate resources.
• Proactively identifies and leads in resolving problems.
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving and sound judgment, with the ability to influence others.

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The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $213000 - $376200 annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and3. Exercising sound judgment.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA

Job ID: Tik Tok-7506642362137086215

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-03T00:32:35
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Subsidies
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• On-Site Gym
• Mental Health Benefits
• Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources

Work Flexibility

• Flexible Work Hours
• Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

• Casual Dress
• Snacks
• Pet-friendly Office
• Happy Hours
• Some Meals Provided
• Company Outings
• On-Site Cafeteria
• Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal/Sick Days
• Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

• 401(K) With Company Matching
• Performance Bonus
• Company Equity

Professional Development

• Promote From Within
• Access to Online Courses
• Leadership Training Program
• Associate or Rotational Training Program
• Mentor Program

Diversity and Inclusion

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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