Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel, ECommerce, EMEA

Overview

In this role, you will work within the TikTok eCommerce Legal Team to support UK and EU initiatives across TikTok Shop. You will serve as a key contact for marketplace governance and user experience teams, helping translate complex regulations into practical compliance actions. You will tackle cross-functional challenges in a fast-growing environment, shaping how the platform meets legal standards while enabling growth. The opportunity offers meaningful impact on regulatory programs, governance, and brand protection at scale, with a focus on pragmatic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on UK & EU product compliance, consumer protection, advertising, and creator marketing for online marketplaces
• Support UK & EU IP rights and broader marketplace governance matters
• Collaborate with policy, operations, product, and enforcement teams to ensure consistent compliance practices
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing strategic and tactical priorities in a high-growth context

Key requirements

• Solid experience in-house and/or at a reputable law firm in IP, media, technology, and/or e‑commerce
• In-depth knowledge of UK and/or EU laws applicable to eCommerce platforms, hosting providers, and retail
• Strong familiarity with DSA, GPSR, and UK/EU market surveillance rules
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Stakeholder management
• Clear communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• IPR experience in a marketplace context
• Knowledge of UK/EU regulatory frameworks (DSA, GPSR)

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