Legal Counsel, Global AI Products

Responsibilities About the Team: ByteDance's AI Product Counseling team provides front-line legal support to the company's AI products and services. The team is growing fast and seeking experienced, bright, and capable product counseling professionals to join us. The role will be an integral resource for ByteDance's AI product and business teams by reviewing new applications, features, functionalities and initiatives and providing guidance, from the global perspective, related to legal rights implications and risk mitigation strategies. This role will be based in Singapore. Responsibilities: - Providing daily legal support for the business department of AI models, new products, product features， operations, business cooperation, marketing activities, etc., and being able to independently handle common legal issues. - Collaborating with the Company's internal AI expert legal teams, cross-functional teams, and tailoring daily legal assessments. - Drafting and negotiating contracts and reviewing licensing and data usage agreements. - Stay informed of the evolving global AI laws and regulations, ensure the day to day legal assessments comply with these laws and regulations. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - At least 4 years of practicing law in the jurisdiction in which the candidate is located. - Passionate about tech issues, has a strong willing to learn technical knowledge (such as Machine Learning, AI Agent Platform, AI Coding). - Possess rigorous logical thinking and legal research ability. - Proficiency with Mandarin (fluent reading & speaking ability), as the role is required to read documents in Mandarin, and work significantly with business teams based in China. Preferred Qualifications - Strong collaboration, documentation, presentation, and communication skills. - In-house experience in an international organization. - Experience in advising on laws related to IP, privacy, consumer protection, minor safety, platform liability. About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, 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. 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. Diversity & Inclusion ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Technology, Information and Internet, Technology, Information and Media, and Information Technology & Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at ByteDance by 2x Legal Counsel (Legal & Administration Department) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, Pedra Branca, SG

Posted Date: 7/6/2025