Meta is seeking a highly motivated privacy attorney to join a growing team of go-to legal counsel for teams building privacy products. We drive the development and execution of scalable solutions for all of Meta to comply with new and evolving privacy obligations across the globe. This requires strategic thinking, strong business acumen, and excellent legal judgment. You will need a deep understanding of global privacy laws and a passion for new technology. We are looking for someone who is able to both work independently and collaborate across functions, including Meta’s privacy, product, legal and policy teams.

Lead Counsel, Privacy Responsibilities

Drive high-impact privacy initiatives to meet privacy requirements and best practices, by advising product, business and legal stakeholders across Meta

Facilitate a consistent and sustainable approach to complex and novel privacy issues across the company by developing strategies and driving leadership alignment

Maintain subject matter expertise in multiple areas of privacy and evaluate impact of relevant requirements (US state and federal privacy laws and regulations, GDPR and other global privacy laws), regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)

5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience

Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills

Effective communication skills

Experience advising on privacy legal risks and mitigations

Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for social media, internet and technology companies

Experience working on multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment

Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills

Experience making decisions in the face of ambiguity and evolving priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated business judgment, willingness to provide practical solutions, and client counseling experience

Demonstrated experience in understanding technology and enthusiastic about innovations

Experience advancing projects in a multi-stakeholder environment

Experience demonstrating business judgment and practical counseling skills In-house experience with applicable product counseling, compliance, litigation, or regulatory teams

Experience prioritizing work and providing advice under deadlines

Experience advising on global access & portability rights

Experience with understanding innovative technology

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About Meta

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 WhatsApp 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.

$167,000/year to $233,000/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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

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, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

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