TikTok
Commercial Counsel (U.S. Local Services) - Product Legal
San Jose, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Extensive years of practical experience; no specific number stated.
- Education
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
About the job
Provides commercial legal counsel to TikTok’s U.S. Local Services business, negotiating partner deals and advising on advertising, growth campaigns, and product initiatives.
What you'll do
- Serve as the legal contact for the U.S. Local Services sales and operations team; negotiate partner agreements.
- Advise on advertising and growth campaigns, including training on applicable federal and state regulations.
- Coordinate with global, legal, product, and operations teams on business strategy, product features, communications, and training.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Extensive practical experience in commercial contracts (or equivalent), with prior law firm or in-house legal counsel experience in a relevant industry.
- Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with practical experience in contract law and legal principles across jurisdictions.
- Strong commercial awareness and communication skills, including the ability to balance legal risks with operational feasibility and advise diverse teams.
Nice to have
- Interest or understanding of travel, food, and beverage business models; familiarity with online advertising requirements or practices in online travel, leisure, or food businesses.
- Interest in global travel to support growth markets such as Northeast and Southeast Asia.
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