Responsibilities
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Intro
As the Contracts and Compliance Manager/Paralegal within the TikTok USDS Legal & Compliance team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Legal department - ensuring compliance with legal and company standards, assisting with the execution of contracts, managing day-to-day operations, and fostering effective communication across the organization. You will also be responsible for facilitating decision-making processes and driving efficiency and effectiveness in the Legal department's functions; turning complex Legal department challenges into action and outcomes in a fast moving environment.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities:- In this role, you will work under the general supervision of attorneys on projects touching the full lifecycle of our contracts and compliance matters.
- This includes having general knowledge of contracts structure and the ability to identify specific provisions contained within a contract, and review NDAs and other commercial/vendor agreements using playbooks and trainings provided by our attorneys.
- Reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and finalizing inbound and outbound contracts, including SaaS, professional services, statements of work, purchase order terms and conditions, order forms, data processing agreements, and various other commercial agreements.
- Flagging key issues for attorney review when needed, conducting legal and benchmarking research that may be relevant to our projects, and assisting with the preparation of presentation and training materials for legal leadership and business partners.
- Assisting with compliance program requirements and driving cross-functional execution of program deliverables with key US and global stakeholders.
- Defining and tracking key metrics and key quality and performance indicators, and pulling data to perform analyses.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 years of contract and compliance management experience in-house or in a large law firm
- BA/BS or Paralegal Certificate
- Ability to work independently and in teams, managing projects with competing timelines
- A background with tech or media companies and/or data security compliance is preferred. Experience with compliance audits is also preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Solid organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
- Great written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to own a process from end to end with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle a varied workload and prioritize as needed.
- Familiarity with technology and comfortable learning new technology.
D&I Statement
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.
Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $110222 - $202666 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.
Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.