Global Litigation Counsel, APAC - BYTEDANCE PTE. LTD.

Roles & Responsibilities

ByteDance will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require ByteDance sponsorship of a visa.

About the Team

Our Global Litigation Team provides key support for ByteDance and our global products. We empower innovation by delivering integrated legal guidance that supports our business teams in achieving their boldest ambitions. The Global Litigation team is responsible for managing high-stakes litigation and disputes across all regions.

Responsibilities

• General litigation support with a primary focus on the AMA (Asia ex China , Middle East, Africa region);
• Handle general litigation, pre-litigation claims, and all related matters;
• Manage all aspects of litigation including pre-action correspondence, e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, drafting, case management conferences, interim applications, and ADR or trial preparation and presentation;
• Supervise and partner with outside counsel to ensure that all aspects of the company's legal representation are of the highest quality, including the day-to-day running of matters, overall strategy, written work, and oral advocacy;
• Regularly leads and delivers legal work product with little supervision, including advice to clients on complex matters, contracts and investigation / litigation responses;
• Work and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders;
• Support the company's strategy for litigation and where applicable regulatory matters;
• Possesses a deep understanding of the substance and nuances of laws in their subject matter area, skillfully interpreting and applying legal concepts to effectively handle various legal matters;
• Independently identifies and evaluates legal risk in business contexts, consults outside counsel and relevant stakeholders where appropriate, and makes well-informed recommendations to clients, including in ambiguous situations;
• Takes on a leadership role in addressing complex legal matters, where warranted, exhibiting a high level of autonomy and responsibility;
• Considers both business and legal implications of advice with a well-attuned understanding of risk;
• Keep the wider regional team appraised of regional developments.

Minimum Qualifications

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Negotiation

Leadership

Strong Attention To Detail

Autonomy

Litigation

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Management

Strategy

Advocacy

Legal Advice

Case Management

Litigation Support

Legal Issues