What are the responsibilities and job description for the eDiscovery Lead - USDS position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
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.
Team Intro
Within USDS, our eDiscovery team plays a critical role in supporting TikTok’s Global Legal Team as well as Privacy & Security efforts by providing expertise in litigation discovery processes such as legal holds, preservation, collection, processing, review workflows, compliance management systems development, and cross-functional collaboration.
We are seeking a eDiscovery Lead who will spearhead operational excellence within TikTok's eDiscovery program by defining strategy; implementing scalable workflows; managing stakeholder relationships across Legal, IT administrators, Privacy teams, and external counsel; while ensuring compliance with litigation requirements globally.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 106920 - 225820 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.
About USDS
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.
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.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok'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. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS 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://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
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.
Team Intro
Within USDS, our eDiscovery team plays a critical role in supporting TikTok’s Global Legal Team as well as Privacy & Security efforts by providing expertise in litigation discovery processes such as legal holds, preservation, collection, processing, review workflows, compliance management systems development, and cross-functional collaboration.
We are seeking a eDiscovery Lead who will spearhead operational excellence within TikTok's eDiscovery program by defining strategy; implementing scalable workflows; managing stakeholder relationships across Legal, IT administrators, Privacy teams, and external counsel; while ensuring compliance with litigation requirements globally.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
- Define vision and strategy for TikTok’s eDiscovery program in alignment with Global Legal Team goals.
- Drive continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies (e.g., eDiscovery software/platforms) to enhance efficiency.
- Develop compliant policies/procedures for legal holds management, preservation workflows, data discovery/analysis methodologies.
- Team Oversight & Project Management:
- Act as primary point of contact for large-scale litigation matters requiring cross-functional coordination between Legal Teams (Global & US), Forensics experts (Digital/IT), IT system administrators/developers.
- Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously with strict adherence to deadlines under high-pressure environments.
- Mentor junior analysts or specialists within the eDiscovery team—ensuring skill development while promoting collaboration.
- Litigation Support Activities:
- Oversee execution of legal hold notifications across global repositories (including proprietary platforms).
- Manage end-to-end workflows for preserving relevant datasets securely following chain-of-custody principles required for admissibility in court proceedings.
- Direct data processing/culling stages prior to document reviews conducted either internally or via external counsel partnerships.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication:
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders including IT teams (systems admins/developers), Privacy/Security personnel regarding repository designs ensuring audit-ready functionality aligned with compliance laws worldwide such as GDPR/CLOUD Act standards beyond domestic norms.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/Technology Management/Law preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
- 5 years’ experience working specifically within eDiscovery projects—preferably leading multi-disciplinary initiatives at scale involving cloud-based repositories/tools alongside typical on-prem setups where appropriate
- Deep understanding of electronic discovery reference model frameworks guiding defensible protocol definition steps from early-stage preservation phases onward up through final attorney-review filtering delivery endpoints seamlessly integrated back-office API-driven automations wherever feasible
【For Pay Transparency】 Compensation Description (Annually) - Washington, DC
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is 106920 - 225820 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.
About USDS
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.
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.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok'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. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS 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://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
