Job Title: AI Governance and Tech Policy Counsel
Company: ByteDance
About ByteDance:
Founded in 2012, ByteDance aims to inspire creativity and enrich life with a diverse suite of products, including TikTok, Helo, and region-specific platforms like Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua. These products make it easier and more enjoyable for people to connect, create, and consume content globally.
Why Join Us?:
At ByteDance, creation is at the heart of everything we do. Our teams work together to innovate and solve challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We thrive on learning, growth, and continuous improvement. ByteDance offers an inspiring workplace where creativity leads to meaningful impact for our users, the company, and ourselves.
About The Team:
ByteDance’s AI Legal Team provides essential legal support to the company’s AI products and services. The team is rapidly expanding and seeks an experienced AI Governance and Tech Policy Counsel. This role is instrumental in shaping ByteDance’s responsible AI initiatives, ensuring compliance with evolving AI regulations, and fostering strong connections within the broader tech community. The Counsel will work closely with the Head of the AI Legal Team and various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal teams (AI Product, TnS, Legal, GR, PR) to implement a global AI governance framework (policies, standards, best practices) focusing on safety, bias, fairness, and transparency risks.
- Stay updated on global AI laws and regulations, such as the EU AI Act, ensuring ByteDance’s AI products comply with these regulations.
- Serve as the front-line legal and strategy advisor, helping ByteDance build and maintain relationships with AI industry groups and civil societies.
- Drive communication and provide training across ByteDance’s global teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of AI legal and industry requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Law degree or Doctorate in Law.
- Qualified to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Proven legal expertise in AI and ML policy issues within technology platform companies, both in-house and in private practice.
- Extensive experience engaging with regulatory authorities, industry associations, or standards bodies.
- Strong track record of achieving alignment with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Demonstrates high ethical standards, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
- Self-starter with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and partner effectively with the business in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a similar role at a tech platform or within the technology industry.
Inclusion and Diversity:
ByteDance is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our platform and workplace connect people from around the world. We celebrate diverse voices and are passionate about creating an environment that reflects the communities we serve. Apply Here