Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, 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 Us
Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo Never. Courage Always.
At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.
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About the Role
The Global Employment Law Team provides strategic and practical legal advice to Human Resources and business stakeholders globally, and handles employment litigation matters in all regions where we operate. As a member of the APAC Employment Law Team, you will partner with HR stakeholders closely to provide day-to-day advice, guidance, and legal solutions and recommendations. You will work with a range of stakeholders and teams both across the region and globally. The position will be based in Singapore and will report to the Head of Employment Law, APAC.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day legal advice and support on APAC matters to HR teams based in the region and globally in relation to a broad range of employee and contingent workforce related issues;
- Draft and review employment-related agreements, policies and other documents, including offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, employee handbooks, and incentive plans;
- Advise on topics such as employee handbooks, policies and procedures; recruitment and hiring; global mobility; data privacy; workplace health and safety; employee relations; performance management; discipline and terminations; internal and external investigations; disputes and litigation; leaves of absence; compensation and benefits; discrimination; harassment; and confidentiality;
- Support and provide advice on strategic cross-border employment law initiatives, including collaboration with other employment lawyers and SMEs.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance relating to employment law issues for new business lines and markets in APAC.
- Manage all aspects of employment disputes in the region, as needed, including e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, depositions, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation.
- Create and lead training on APAC employment law issues.
- At least 7 years PQE with 5+ years of solid employment law experience, both as a private practice lawyer and an in-house legal counsel;
- Qualified to practice law in any jurisdiction within the APAC region;
- A proven ability to analyze employment law matters of all levels of complexity, and exercise sound judgment in balancing legal risks and business needs, providing practical legal advice and recommendations;
- Team player, strong people skills and ability to engage on all levels of the organization
- Proven track record of operating independently, demonstrating creativity, strong attention to detail, and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to ascertain internal client's true interests and make an impact;
- Passionate about TikToks mission and company culture;
- Strong eagerness to help internal clients at all levels of the company achieve business grow and thrive.
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.
