TikTok
Commercial Counsel (U.S. Local Services) - Product Legal
Los Angeles, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Extensive years of practical experience; no specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
About the job
Provides commercial legal support to TikTok’s U.S. Local Services business, negotiating partner deals and advising on advertising, product, and operational initiatives.
What you'll do
- Serve as legal point of contact for the U.S. Local Services sales and operations team; negotiate partner deals.
- Advise on advertising and growth campaigns, including applicable federal and state regulations, and provide related training.
- Coordinate with global, legal, product, and operations teams on business strategy, product features, projects, 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 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 balancing legal risks with operational feasibility.
Nice to have
- Interest in and understanding of travel, food, and beverage business models; familiarity with online travel, leisure, or food businesses.
- Familiarity with federal and state requirements for online advertising and growth campaigns; interest in global travel to growth markets.
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