Lead Counsel, Commercial

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles, United States Meta Full time
Meta seeks a talented, highly-motivated and flexible transactional lawyer to serve as counsel supporting its original content, video production, content licensing and other media initiatives. You will work with entertainment partnerships and content teams to structure, draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts in connection with entertainment content for Meta’s technologies. You will also advise clients on the various legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to commercial transactions and business operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as working with technologies, products and in practice areas without much precedence. Experience demonstrating legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills and strategic thinking, along with experience working independently and cross-functionally. This is a full-time position.

Lead Counsel, Commercial Responsibilities:
  • Contract reviewing, drafting, negotiation and advisory responsibilities for Meta’s entertainment partnerships, business development, product, and content teams.
  • Provide strategic business and legal advice to develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to our relationships with key partners.
  • Manage and resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships.
  • Prioritize and manage simultaneous legal matters under tight timelines.
  • Template and playbook development, review, maintenance, and administration.
  • Work extended hours when necessary to complete projects in a timely fashion.
  • Assist with the management of clearance deliverables and marketing assets.
  • Some travel, domestic and international, may be required.

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).
  • 3+ 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 structuring, drafting and negotiating agreements for the development, production and distribution of audiovisual programming, including production services agreements, content license agreements, distribution agreements, and above-the-line talent agreements.
  • Experience advising on clearance matters, evaluating intellectual property rights/chain of title issues and/or legal production work related to audiovisual content.
  • Knowledge of the current media landscape, including experience with media-focused technology and entertainment business models.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working independently and reacting quickly to make decisions that have both legal and business impact, and manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally, thinking creatively and being solution-oriented.
  • Experience working with guilds/unions (e.g., SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA, IATSE).
  • Experience working with music labels, publishers, and artists.
  • Experience providing counsel to internet companies with video products and services offered to consumers.
  • Experience negotiating complex technology transactions.

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.


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-ext@fb.com.


$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.

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