Senior AML Compliance Counsel - USDS

ResponsibilitiesAbout the TeamOur Legal and Compliance team provides key support for all TikTok USDS Joint Venture's innovative initiatives, state‑of‑the‑art products, and integrated platforms. We help our technological and business teams enable their vision by providing integrated legal and compliance guidance and support.Responsible for evaluating, supporting, and influencing a culture of compliance throughout the organization, as well as counseling, assessing, and supporting an efficient Anti‑Money Laundering/Counter‑Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance program.Advise and drive compliance initiatives and programs to comply with applicable global anti‑money laundering and sanctions laws and regulations.Partner closely with cross‑functional teams, including payments compliance, tech & product, security & privacy, internal audit, and various business verticals to implement and operationalize compliance initiatives and continuously advise on the improvement of technical solutions to monitor, analyze, and report suspicious activity.Counsel and work closely with global government relations teams in preparing for impending regulatory changes or revisions to anti‑money laundering and sanctions areas.Improve and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures.Conduct internal compliance training and education programs from time to time with key stakeholders.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsJuris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and qualified to practice law in the U.S.Proven combined legal and compliance in‑house experience with a multinational company, possessing advanced knowledge and recognized expertise in areas relevant to sanctions, AML, Bank Secrecy Act, payments, money transmission, financial regulations, financial crimes schemes, etc. Acts as a trusted advisor on complex legal issues. Strong familiarity with regulatory and other related agencies.Demonstrates expert‑level analytical skills and exceptional judgment in addressing complex and nuanced issues and is able to articulate how legal decisions relevant to the company and the industry are impacted by the regulatory environment and trends, and makes appropriate recommendations to the business.Possess the highest standard of ethics and a positive attitude in learning and willing to pick up new knowledge and skills.Strong oral and written communication skills; understands client needs, requirements, and key concerns; adapts communication style and approach to maximize impact across a range of audiences.Handles conflicts empathetically, addressing issues openly and constructively.Willing to travel and work in different time zones.Preferred QualificationsAbility to work in a fast‑paced environment while demonstrating flexibility, commitment to teamwork, and a willingness to change assignments to meet clients' needs.Ability to manage heavy workload volume and meet critical deadlines with little supervision. Anticipates clients needs and delivers with timeliness, accurately sensing the urgency and sensitivity to the situation.Demonstrates an in‑depth understanding of the clients' business, industry and organization and shows support for delivery of the product, services and initiatives of the organization.Demonstrates ability to redirect issues to appropriate resources.Proactively identifies problems or issues and takes lead in resolving issues.Demonstrates creativity in finding solutions and uses good judgment in doing so.Demonstrates ability to influence and enlist support.Compensation and BenefitsBase salary range: $213,000 - $376,200 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work; this role may also be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) savings plan with company match; paid parental leave; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; life insurance; wellbeing benefits; 10 paid holidays per year; 10 paid sick days per year; and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.EEO StatementFor Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and3. Exercising sound judgment.#J-18808-Ljbffr