Meta seeks an experienced transactional lawyer to serve as lead counsel supporting media initiatives across Meta's family of apps (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Threads). You will work with partnerships and business development teams to structure, draft, and negotiate contracts with media companies, creators, and talent for the distribution and promotion of premium content across Meta's video surfaces. You will also advise clients on the various legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to commercial transactions and business operations. This is a full-time position.
Lead Counsel, Partnerships Responsibilities:
- Contract review, drafting, negotiation and advisory responsibilities for Meta's partnerships, business development, and content teams
- Work collaboratively across business functions to gather inputs, drive alignment, and develop contract templates and playbooks to coincide with go-to-market plans for new product initiatives
- Provide business and legal advice to develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to strengthening Meta's relationships with key partners
- Manage and resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships
- Prioritize and manage simultaneous legal matters under tight timelines.
- Respond to rapid changes in business direction, and flex to support new product initiatives and technologies without much precedent
- Work extended hours when necessary to complete projects in a timely fashion
- Some travel, domestic and international, may be required
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- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar
- 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, including in-house experience with a media, internet or technology company, or comparable experience in a media-focused practice group of a law firm
- Demonstrated experience structuring, drafting and negotiating agreements for the development, production and distribution of audiovisual content, including production services agreements, content license agreements, distribution agreements, and above-the-line talent agreements
- Working knowledge of the current media landscape, including experience with media-focused technology and entertainment business models
- Experience working under your own initiative and reacting quickly to make decisions that have both legal and business impact, and managing multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
- 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) and talent agencies (e.g., UTA, WME, CAA)
- Experience providing counsel to internet companies with video products and services offered to consumers
- Experience negotiating complex technology transactions
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.