Privacy Counsel (Regulatory), APAC & Emerging Markets

Privacy Counsel (Regulatory), APAC & Emerging Markets Overview

ByteDance seeks a Privacy Counsel (Regulatory) for APAC & Emerging Markets to provide data privacy legal support across the region and help manage regulatory matters for the company. The role involves handling regulatory investigations, government policy, external communications, and cross-functional coordination to ensure compliance with data privacy laws globally and regionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide data privacy legal support in the APAC and Emerging Markets (AEM) region, managing regulatory matters for the company across 120+ markets, including leading regulatory investigations, litigation, government policy, and external communications.
• Monitor privacy trends across markets and identify issues for the company to address.
• Coordinate internal communication, projects, and training among different teams.
• Identify redundancies and inefficiencies to develop standards and policies that improve regional workflows.
• Plan activities so international and regional legal teams can meet objectives and provide actionable deliverables.
• Merge solutions across key jurisdictions with a focus on AEM, while maintaining foundational knowledge of other global laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Provide guidance on algorithmic and artificial intelligence-related matters as needed.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law and in good standing in the UK, US, or another common law jurisdiction.
• Significant experience managing privacy legal and regulatory matters.
• Experience working on data privacy efforts globally/regionally for a major multinational or advising agency on data privacy issues.
• Detail-oriented with ability to coordinate across multiple teams and countries.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of humor.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internationally recognized data privacy certifications or courses (advantageous).
• Experience leading data privacy efforts globally/regionally.
• Interest and experience in technology, social networks, internet, and digital areas.
• Experience handling highly contentious and complex regulatory issues.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. Our products include TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut, Pico, and platforms like Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua in various markets.

Why Join ByteDance

We foster curiosity, humility, and impact in a fast-growing tech company. We value a diverse, inclusive workplace and strive to empower employees to create and grow together.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and create an environment reflecting the communities we reach.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet
• Technology, Information and Media
• Information Technology & Services