Responsibilities
The Team

We are seeking a senior-level Japanese-qualified lawyer to join our E-commerce legal team and support our rapidly expanding e-commerce business in Japan by providing strategic and operational legal guidance for the TikTok e-commerce business. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and high-growth environment where legal expertise directly influences the success of a fast-scaling business.

The Role

We are looking for an accomplished legal professional with deep, on-the-ground experience advising e-commerce businesses in Japan. You will have first-hand experience navigating the regulatory landscape and advising digital commerce platforms on compliance, commercial, and operational matters within the Japanese market. Your expertise will be instrumental in helping TikTok's e-commerce business grow while ensuring adherence to Japanese legal frameworks.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment that demands sound judgment, agility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. You will have a proactive approach, strong ownership, and the ability to anticipate legal challenges while supporting business objectives.

This role will be based in Tokyo.

Responsibilities

You will join a team committed to delivering pragmatic legal solutions that empower the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert legal counsel on a wide range of regulatory, commercial, and product matters, with a particular focus on consumer protection, B2B and B2C engagement, product compliance, advertising, influencer marketing, and intellectual property.

• Advising on Japanese legal and regulatory requirements for e-commerce platforms, including platform liability, consumer rights, and product safety.

• Leveraging your first-hand experience advising e-commerce businesses in Japan to guide business teams on local market challenges, industry best practices, and regulatory developments.

• Reviewing and improving consumer and business-facing disclosures, policies, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements relevant to digital and e-commerce platforms, including partnerships with merchants, creators, and advertisers.

• 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.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong academic background and qualified to practice law, preferably a bengoshi.

• Significant experience at a reputable law firm &/or a multinational corporation

• In-depth knowledge of Japanese laws governing digital platforms, retail, and e-commerce, including platform liability, consumer protection, and intellectual property.

• 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.

• Fluency in both English and Japanese.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house experience in an international, matrixed, and reputable corporation or a top law firm.

• Hands-on experience advising e-commerce businesses in Japan, including direct engagement with regulatory bodies, industry associations, or compliance initiatives.

• Deep understanding of the Japanese regulatory landscape as it pertains to digital commerce and online marketplaces.

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.​

Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.​

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​

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Diversity & Inclusion​

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.​