Lead Counsel, Privacy

Meta seeks a technology enthusiast to serve as Privacy Counsel for our AI initiatives, with a particular focus on generative AI. This role will advise AI product legal and privacy teams on privacy legal and regulatory issues, which will require application of complex and evolving legal frameworks to a new and innovative space. This is a great opportunity to work on novel issues in an exciting, deadline-focused environment, as we build and scale our global community. This is a full-time position.

• Serve as a global privacy legal partner for Meta Superintelligence Labs initiatives
• Manage frequent, time-sensitive privacy legal escalations, and lead consensus building across legal partners globally
• Enable generative AI product launches by providing practical legal risk mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with regulatory engagements, including inquiries and investigations related to AI

• J.D. degree or 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
• Experience with product, privacy, or regulatory counseling related to global privacy and / or AI-related laws, regulations, and industry guidelines
• Knowledge of global privacy laws, regulations, privacy programs and industry guidelines
• Articulate and analytical legal professional, who is diligent, proactive, collaborative, and who has demonstrated sound legal and business judgment and strategic thinking
• Experience working on multiple projects in a deadline-focussed environment, delivering practical advice under pressure
• Experience communicating legal advice to clients at varying levels
• Experience taking on projects involving different subject matters, and working with cross-functional organizations to drive alignment

• Experience managing regulatory inquiries and investigations
• Experience working on AI-powered products
• Prior in-house experience at a technology company
• Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning technologies

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-

$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.