Director & Associate General Counsel

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.

Minimum Qualifications

* 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

Preferred Qualifications

* 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

Responsibilities

* 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.

About Meta

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