Lead Counsel Job New York New York USA,Law/Legal

Location: New York

Summary

Meta seeks a highly experienced commercial transactions lawyer who thrives in a deadline-focused environment and can drive execution of contracts to support the network infrastructure team in the US. In this role, you will handle commercial negotiations and regulatory issues related to the development and operation of communications infrastructure that is critical to Meta’s services, business operations and AI aspirations. You will work closely with legal and cross-functional colleagues from various areas that include tax, finance, engineering and other teams to ensure our contracts are well-calibrated across relevant areas of risk and are reflective of the company’s policies and risk tolerance.

Required

Skills

Structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements in support of the expansion of Meta’s network infrastructure, including joint build agreements and supply contracts for the construction of fiber-optic cable systems, dark fiber leases and IRUs, colocation, and cloud networking agreements

Research and analyze state and federal rules and regulations impacting Meta’s network infrastructure projects

Use AI tools to leverage your performance and enhance productivity

Collaborate with partner teams (e.g., Finance, Tax, Compliance) and external counsel to ensure contracts meet cross-functional organizational requirements while meeting business timing and commercial needs

Develop and maintain effective relationships with key clients and cross-functional partners

Provide well-calibrated, solid and practical business and legal advice

Minimum Qualifications

Law degree and practicing certificate (or equivalent), in a common law jurisdiction

AI native

5+ years of experience structuring, drafting and negotiating technical infrastructure and/or telecommunications agreements, as in-house or external counsel

Solid research, analytical, drafting and negotiation skills along with business judgment and strategic thinking skills

Diligent, well organized with experience to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

Experience communicating effectively and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality

To succeed in this role, you will need to manage competing priorities, have research, analytical and communication skills and be an effective negotiator

Preferred Qualifications

Telecom network terrestrial and subsea cable commercial transactional experience; telecom regulatory experience

Public Compensation

$170,000/year to $237,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

Equal Opportunity

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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

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