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Legal Counsel/ Senior Legal Counsel (eCommerce Product) London or Munich/Berlin

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Legal Counsel/ Senior Legal Counsel (eCommerce Product) London or Munich/Berlin

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

The Team
The Global eCommerce Legal BP team, consists of members from different countries, supporting eCommerce globally with a focus on online product features and data privacy compliance.

The Role
We are seeking a lawyer to join the team as our major presence in the UK and EU continues to grow. This role will primarily be responsible for the compliance work in the EU, such as DSA, DMA, GDPR, and compliance with all directives and national laws, as well as global views of features update, data and AIGC compliance, new-country launches, etc.

Responsibilities
- Act as the primary legal POC to support business clients, by participating directly in discussions with business teams, collaborating with all other stakeholders such as regulatory /privacy /IP /competition legal teams.

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- Providing business clients with consolidated legal opinions and solutions.
- Specifically, cover the DACH Region, and other East/North EU countries (also cover the UK temporarily).
- Review business initiatives (product features, data and algo requests, etc.) from EU and national law perspectives.
- Collaborate with different stakeholders to ensure compliance and provide quick feedback.
- Driving process improvements, template development, and internal training initiatives to enhance legal workflows and mitigate risk.
- Partnering closely with local and international stakeholders across e-commerce, privacy, and public policy teams to navigate complex legal challenges and deliver projects under tight timelines.
- Maintain all online terms in local languages.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed or qualified in UK and/or DE
- Senior lawyer with substantial experience in areas such as consumer protection, privacy, anti-trust and IP, with years in top law firms or multinational companies.
- Significant experience in drafting and negotiating agreements across the retail, creative, and advertising industries.
- Strong documentation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experienced in EU legislation and national laws.
- Prior experience in the eCommerce industry.
- A strong understanding of the evolving European regulatory landscape as it pertains to digital commerce and online marketplaces.

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: TikTok-7522814274769029394
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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