Associate General Counsel,Litigation Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Law/Legal

Summary

Meta is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to strategically manage complex litigation including class actions, multi-district and state equivalent coordinated proceedings and product liability litigation. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and collaborative legal team addressing complex, novel legal issues for one of the world’s most innovative technology companies.

Responsibilities

Manage, develop and drive litigation strategy on complex litigation matters in collaboration with outside counsel and other attorneys on the Meta legal team

Manage pretrial case workup including initial motions practice, fact and expert discovery and summary judgment

Prepare company witnesses for deposition and trial testimony

Work with outside counsel and others on the Meta legal team to develop trial strategy

The role will require travel as the cases require (e.g., depositions, court hearings, and trials) as well as flexibility in work hours

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution

Active and in good standing bar license in at least one U.S. state or equivalent foreign bar license. Where the jurisdiction of licensure differs from the location in which the role is based, the ability to promptly obtain permission to practice law for Meta in that location

8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in‑house or government experience in complex litigation, in‑house, or government experience, with an emphasis on product liability and multi-district litigation and state equivalent coordinated proceedings involving personal injury claims and bellwether trials

Demonstrated trial experience including the strategic coordination and management of litigation and trial preparation across multiple jurisdictions

Demonstrated business judgment and client counseling skills

Effective communication skills

Demonstrated collaboration and cross‑functional partnership skills

High tolerance for ambiguity and demonstrated experience making strategic decisions in a deadline driven environment

Demonstrated flexibility to deploy skills where needed across matters and assume different roles across and within case teams as required

Preferred Qualifications

In‑house experience and/or experience managing outside counsel

Experience defending technology companies and/or arbitrations

Public Compensation

$233,000/year to $313,000/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 accommodations‑

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