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Lead Counsel, Cybersecurity Law

AT Meta
Meta

Lead Counsel, Cybersecurity Law

Dublin, Ireland

Meta seeks a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as Lead Counsel in our Cybersecurity Legal team. The position will be responsible for protecting our users and their data by counseling our information security teams, and by building and maintaining relationships with private and public sector entities focusing on Internet safety and security. The position will provide counsel to Meta's security teams during investigations, incident response, and threat mitigation, and work directly with business and engineering teams to design and implement innovative cybersecurity solutions. This is a great opportunity to join an incredible team and to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Lead Counsel, Cybersecurity Law Responsibilities:

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  • Review and provide guidance on security practices, including applicable controls and certification
  • eProvide counsel, support and sign-off during investigations to ensure they are conducted and documented in an appropriate manner that minimizes risks and protects users
  • Support and oversee information sharing efforts with cybersecurity agencies, industry partners and research institutions, including developing industry best-practice
  • Provide counsel on the impact of the EU's cybersecurity strategy and applicable EU laws and regulations on Meta's cybersecurity practices
  • Support our incident response processes - including and refining frameworks in response to specific regulatory requirements
  • Counsel teams in developing products with security by design
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Qualified to practice law in Ireland
  • 5+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or prior in-house experience with internet or technology companies
  • Extensive experience applying EU data protection / cybersecurity laws to investigations, knowledge sharing efforts and information security practices
  • Demonstrated communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience managing numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certifications relevant to the cybersecurity field (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIPP)
  • Advisory experience in adjacent areas of law such as GDPR, ePD, DMA, DSA, OSA
  • Experience working with data protection authorities, government cybersecurity, law enforcement or data protection agencies, or Internet industry associations
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.

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): Dublin, Ireland
Job ID: a1KDp00000E2P2OMAV
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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