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Associate General Counsel, Security Legal

AT Meta
Meta

Associate General Counsel, Security Legal

Menlo Park, CA

We are seeking an associate general counsel to work on Meta's Central Security Legal Team, with a global remit to support Security, Safety, and Integrity equities worldwide.You would bring international criminal justice experience, with a firm grasp of the regulatory landscape in the United States, Europe, and around the world, as it impacts internet service and social media providers. You should work effectively both independently as well as with large multi-stakeholder cross-functional teams. You will exercise legal judgment, executing quickly under tight time constraints, strategic thinking, solid communications skills and be proactive, flexible, collaborative, and diligent.This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

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Associate General Counsel, Security Legal Responsibilities:
  • Identify and advise business and product partners on legal obligations globally relating to data disclosure and platform safety and integrity, including child safety and other serious crimes. Advise on advancing opportunities to drive platform and user safety and security globally.
  • Provide advice on the processing of legal requests for user data, and manage the litigation of matters implicating user data disclosure in criminal investigations and civil matters.
  • Work closely and creatively with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Policy, Communications, Engineering, and Business Operations in reviewing and addressing governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and policies.
  • Manage effective relationships with key government agencies, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and industry peers in close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on adoption of open-source artificial intelligence platforms.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • JD 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)
  • 6+ years of legal experience, including government, in-house and/or law firm experience advising technology companies.
  • Substantial experience with U.S. law, including the Stored Communications Act, Wiretap Act, Pen Register/Trap and Trace Statute, as well as understanding of major EU laws regarding data disclosure and content moderation, including familiarity with the European General Data Protection Regulation.
  • Experience working with U.S. and international law enforcement authorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior industry experience, advising private companies on privacy and law enforcement matters.
  • Knowledge of international human rights legal landscape, including standards on freedom of expression and privacy.
  • Experience analyzing and reviewing emerging regulations relating to technology companies, including content moderation and safety.
  • Experience advising on artificial intelligence platforms.
  • Experience counseling on compliance with government security frameworks and requirements for systems and networks.
  • Familiarity with child safety laws, including NCMEC reporting requirements.
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.

$198,000/year to $266,000/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.

Client-provided location(s): Menlo Park, CA, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2Oj2MAF
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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