Director & Associate General Counsel

Overview

Meta is seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Director & Associate General Counsel to join Security Legal and Outreach. This leader will provide expert legal guidance on complex, high-impact matters, drive cross-functional initiatives, shaping Meta’s global legal strategy in child safety, partnering closely with Legal, Policy, Comms, and Product stakeholders. This leader will also support key external engagement with law enforcement and third party stakeholders involving child safety and NCMEC reporting.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

• Lead and manage a team of attorneys and/or legal professionals supporting Meta’s child safety initiatives, law enforcement engagement, and NCMEC reporting.
• Advise senior leadership and cross-functional partners on legal risks, regulatory issues, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to address emerging risks and opportunities.
• Oversee complex transactions, regulatory matters, and/or litigation as relevant to the team’s scope.
• Represent Meta in external engagements with regulators, partners, and other stakeholders, particularly law enforcement partners.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compliance within the legal team and across the company.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree and admission to practice law in relevant jurisdiction
• 12+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house or law firm experience in child safety
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing legal teams and/or large-scale projects
• Expertise in [focus area, e.g., privacy, product, security, regulatory, litigation, etc.]
• Excellent judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

• Prior experience as Associate General Counsel or equivalent at a major technology company
• Experience working with global regulators and cross-border legal issues
• Track record of building and scaling legal teams
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Previous experience as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice, or similar

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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$282,000/year to $356,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.