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Senior Litigation Counsel roles at U.S. law firms and corporate legal departments qualify as E-3 visa specialty occupations, making Australian-qualified litigators strong candidates for visa sponsorship. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so your application competes on merit, not chance. Most employers file the Labor Condition Application within days of extending an offer.
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The Legal and Compliance team provides key support for all of TikTok USDS Joint Venture's innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms. We help our technology, business, and functional teams enable their vision by providing seamless, integrated legal and compliance guidance and support. Within Legal and Compliance, the Litigation and Regulatory team handles a dynamic, high-volume portfolio of cutting-edge litigation and regulatory matters. We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and self-motivated Senior Employment & Commercial Litigation Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the Head of Litigation & Regulatory, this role will serve as the lead lawyer for day-to-day handling of employment litigation matters and a variety of commercial litigation matters. In this position, you will work closely with the Employment Legal, HR, and ER teams to provide critical legal guidance and serve as the primary owner of employment pre-litigation and litigation matters. In addition, you will work with other members of the Litigation & Regulatory team, as well as with cross-functional partners and business teams, on a wide range of civil and commercial litigation and pre-litigation issues. The ideal candidate is an experienced employment and commercial litigator with both law firm and in-house experience independently handling high-stakes, sensitive, and complex litigation matters in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage Employment Litigation: Serve as the day-to-day lead on employment litigation matters. Independently evaluate, manage, and resolve single-plaintiff claims, class/PAGA actions, arbitrations, and administrative agency proceedings (EEOC, CRD, state DOLs, etc.), among other matters. Partner with Employment Legal, HR, and Employee Relations, to manage and/or advise on pre-litigation dispute resolution, risk mitigation strategies, settlement negotiations, and internal investigations.
- Handle Commercial and Civil Litigation Matters: Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of civil and complex commercial litigation from pre-litigation through appeal, including class actions, torts, contract, and IP claims. Drive case strategy, oversee motions practice and discovery, manage outside counsel, set budgets, evaluate corporate risk, and defend the company in a dynamic range of commercial disputes and social media litigation.
- Assist with e-Discovery, Matter Management, and Legal Operations: Oversee legal hold, preservation, and e-Discovery workflows, including data collection, processing, and document review, in close coordination with internal e-Discovery teams and external vendors across complex enterprise infrastructure. Direct litigation operations and matter management, including managing external law firm billing, litigation budgets, accruals, and resource allocation, while building scalable internal processes and reporting.
- Cross-Functional Advocacy: Partner with a broad range of cross-functional internal teams to ensure seamless and proactive legal support, eliminating information gaps, silos, and operational bottlenecks. Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on litigation risk management, policy enforcement, and dispute resolution in high-stakes scenarios.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 12+ years of litigation experience, including substantial experience in both employment and complex civil and commercial litigation (law firm and in-house experience preferred).
- Expert knowledge of relevant statutory frameworks, such as California and Federal employment law (e.g., FEHA, Title VII, FLSA, Labor Code, PAGA), along with strong familiarity with federal and state civil procedure.
- Proven track record of leading cross-disciplinary litigation teams, managing joint defense groups, overseeing complex employment and commercial litigation and advising on high-profile, sensitive investigations and pre-litigation matters.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver practical, risk-adjusted legal advice.
- High EQ relationship-builder, with an attitude of collaboration, flexibility, a growth-mindset, team player, and humility.
- High level of integrity, professional judgment, acute attention to detail, and a deeply solution-oriented mindset.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Law firm employment litigation experience defending major technology, corporate, or media clients in complex single-plaintiff and class action litigation and arbitration.
- Law firm litigation experience leading complex commercial litigation matters, such as breach of contract disputes, corporate governance claims, unfair competition actions, class actions, IP claims, individual and mass torts, and more.
- In-house experience, particularly within a fast-paced technology or media environment, managing an active, fast-paced litigation docket, legal operations, and e-Discovery.
- Experience handling highly sensitive or confidential matters involving trade secrets, proprietary technology, or national security.
ABOUT USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is 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 bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. 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. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. 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
TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.
USDS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $217360 - $398240 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, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to 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, among others. Employees also receive 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.
For 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; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
INTRODUCTION
The Legal and Compliance team provides key support for all of TikTok USDS Joint Venture's innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art products, and integrated platforms. We help our technology, business, and functional teams enable their vision by providing seamless, integrated legal and compliance guidance and support. Within Legal and Compliance, the Litigation and Regulatory team handles a dynamic, high-volume portfolio of cutting-edge litigation and regulatory matters. We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and self-motivated Senior Employment & Commercial Litigation Counsel to join our legal team. Reporting directly to the Head of Litigation & Regulatory, this role will serve as the lead lawyer for day-to-day handling of employment litigation matters and a variety of commercial litigation matters. In this position, you will work closely with the Employment Legal, HR, and ER teams to provide critical legal guidance and serve as the primary owner of employment pre-litigation and litigation matters. In addition, you will work with other members of the Litigation & Regulatory team, as well as with cross-functional partners and business teams, on a wide range of civil and commercial litigation and pre-litigation issues. The ideal candidate is an experienced employment and commercial litigator with both law firm and in-house experience independently handling high-stakes, sensitive, and complex litigation matters in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage Employment Litigation: Serve as the day-to-day lead on employment litigation matters. Independently evaluate, manage, and resolve single-plaintiff claims, class/PAGA actions, arbitrations, and administrative agency proceedings (EEOC, CRD, state DOLs, etc.), among other matters. Partner with Employment Legal, HR, and Employee Relations, to manage and/or advise on pre-litigation dispute resolution, risk mitigation strategies, settlement negotiations, and internal investigations.
- Handle Commercial and Civil Litigation Matters: Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of civil and complex commercial litigation from pre-litigation through appeal, including class actions, torts, contract, and IP claims. Drive case strategy, oversee motions practice and discovery, manage outside counsel, set budgets, evaluate corporate risk, and defend the company in a dynamic range of commercial disputes and social media litigation.
- Assist with e-Discovery, Matter Management, and Legal Operations: Oversee legal hold, preservation, and e-Discovery workflows, including data collection, processing, and document review, in close coordination with internal e-Discovery teams and external vendors across complex enterprise infrastructure. Direct litigation operations and matter management, including managing external law firm billing, litigation budgets, accruals, and resource allocation, while building scalable internal processes and reporting.
- Cross-Functional Advocacy: Partner with a broad range of cross-functional internal teams to ensure seamless and proactive legal support, eliminating information gaps, silos, and operational bottlenecks. Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on litigation risk management, policy enforcement, and dispute resolution in high-stakes scenarios.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 12+ years of litigation experience, including substantial experience in both employment and complex civil and commercial litigation (law firm and in-house experience preferred).
- Expert knowledge of relevant statutory frameworks, such as California and Federal employment law (e.g., FEHA, Title VII, FLSA, Labor Code, PAGA), along with strong familiarity with federal and state civil procedure.
- Proven track record of leading cross-disciplinary litigation teams, managing joint defense groups, overseeing complex employment and commercial litigation and advising on high-profile, sensitive investigations and pre-litigation matters.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver practical, risk-adjusted legal advice.
- High EQ relationship-builder, with an attitude of collaboration, flexibility, a growth-mindset, team player, and humility.
- High level of integrity, professional judgment, acute attention to detail, and a deeply solution-oriented mindset.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Law firm employment litigation experience defending major technology, corporate, or media clients in complex single-plaintiff and class action litigation and arbitration.
- Law firm litigation experience leading complex commercial litigation matters, such as breach of contract disputes, corporate governance claims, unfair competition actions, class actions, IP claims, individual and mass torts, and more.
- In-house experience, particularly within a fast-paced technology or media environment, managing an active, fast-paced litigation docket, legal operations, and e-Discovery.
- Experience handling highly sensitive or confidential matters involving trade secrets, proprietary technology, or national security.
ABOUT USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is 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 bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. 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. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. 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
TikTok 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 TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. 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.
USDS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
JOB INFORMATION
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $217360 - $398240 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, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to 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, among others. Employees also receive 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.
For 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; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
U.S. hiring partners assess your qualifications against their state bar requirements, not the Australian system. Get your law degree assessed for equivalency and clarify that your LLB or JD qualifies as the bachelor's-level degree the E-3 specialty occupation standard requires.
Target in-house legal teams over law firms first
Corporate legal departments at multinationals often have established E-3 sponsorship processes and dedicated HR immigration contacts. Law firms, particularly mid-size ones, may be unfamiliar with the E-3 and require more education before committing to sponsor a Senior Litigation Counsel.
Confirm the role is litigation-specific before applying
The E-3 requires a direct nexus between your degree and the offered position. A general counsel or hybrid compliance role may not satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. Verify the job description explicitly requires litigation expertise and a law degree before pursuing sponsorship.
Ask your employer to file the LCA before your resignation
The DOL Labor Condition Application must be certified before your consulate appointment. This typically takes seven business days, but delays happen. Confirm your U.S. employer has submitted the LCA to the DOL's FLAG system before you resign from your current position in Australia.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Senior Litigation Counsel applicants often face scrutiny over specialty occupation eligibility at the consulate. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation end-to-end, reducing the risk of documentation errors that cause unnecessary delays.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions specific to attorneys
Consular officers sometimes probe litigators about long-term U.S. career plans, given how transferable legal credentials are across jurisdictions. Have a clear, factual account of your ties to Australia and the fixed-term nature of your employment arrangement ready before your interview.
E-3 Visa Senior Litigation Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Litigation Counsel jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the dedicated search tool for Australian professionals looking for U.S. roles with E-3 sponsorship. It surfaces legal positions at employers who have a history of sponsoring visa holders, so you can focus on firms and corporate legal teams already set up to support the process rather than educating every prospective employer from scratch.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Senior Litigation Counsel role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires a law degree in a relevant legal discipline as a baseline entry requirement. The E-3 specialty occupation standard is satisfied when a bachelor's-level degree in a specific field is the normal minimum for the role. Senior Litigation Counsel positions consistently meet this threshold because a law degree is a mandatory prerequisite, not a preferred qualification.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Litigation Counsel applicants?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible for Australian litigators. There is no annual lottery, no cap pressure, and the application is filed directly at an Australian consulate without USCIS petition processing. The H-1B visa requires lottery selection, a USCIS petition, and often premium processing fees. For a Senior Litigation Counsel with a confirmed U.S. offer, the E-3 is a far more predictable path.
Can I change law firms or move in-house while on an E-3 as a Senior Litigation Counsel?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new E-3 visa stamp before starting with the new employer. You cannot simply transfer the visa between employers the way an H-1B portability provision might allow. Plan for at least a two-to-four-week transition window to allow for LCA certification and, if you are outside the U.S., a new consulate appointment.