Head of Litigation, EMEA, SEA+AUNZ

TikTok

Munich, Germany

About the Team:

Our Global Legal team provides key support for all TikTok’s innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms servicing our global video market. We enable our technology and business teams' vision through integrated legal guidance and support. The Global Litigation & Antitrust team, a global subject matter expertise team within the Global Legal group, handles litigation matters involving TikTok and related businesses in all regions in which TikTok operates. We are looking for a highly experienced lawyer to lead a team managing litigation and disputes throughout a large portion of the world covering Europe, Middle East and Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand. This senior-level lawyer will be expected to lead complex and high profile matters. The role will report directly to the Global Head of Litigation & Antitrust.

Responsibilities:

Lead litigation for TikTok and related businesses across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Southeast Asia, and Australia/New Zealand (SEA+AUNZ), working with and managing external counsel as necessary;
Lead a team of litigators across various countries, concentrated in the UK and Europe;
Define and implement litigation strategy across the region;
Partner and coordinate with other teams within the Global Legal group, and cross-functional teams including government relations and communications;
Advise internal stakeholders, including leadership from across the business, on litigation and disputes.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction or in the UK; ideally dual-qualified in civil and common law systems, or possessing extensive litigation experience across multiple European territories with a deep understanding of both civil and common law legal systems;
Extensive experience in litigation (across both civil and common law jurisdictions) including leadership in complex and high-value claims, cross-border litigation, consumer and technology-related disputes, privacy disputes, and IP-related litigation;
Significant experience in-house at a technology company or in a related industry with demonstrated leadership experience;
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficient in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organisation;
Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to manage a large number and variety of high profile and strategic projects and navigate ambiguous legal and regulatory environments, with experience in crisis management and response handling;
Ability to work as a team player who can effectively work with colleagues from the Global Legal team as well as other internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and the business;
High emotional intelligence, maturity and judgment;
Fluency in two or more European languages is highly desirable.

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