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Lead Counsel, Security Legal, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

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Meta

Lead Counsel, Security Legal, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)

Dublin, Ireland

We are seeking a lead counsel to work on Meta's EMEA Security Legal Team to support data disclosure, security, safety, and integrity matters in the region. This is a great opportunity to join a team that works on novel issues in an exciting environment.

Lead Counsel, Security Legal, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Responsibilities:

  • Provide advice and support the processing of legal requests for user data, and manage the litigation of matters implicating user data disclosure in criminal investigations and civil matters
  • Identify and advise business and product partners on legal obligations relating to data disclosure and platform safety and integrity, including child safety and other serious crimes
  • Develop and draft policies and accountability documentation concerning the protection and disclosure of user data
  • Work closely and creatively with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Policy, Communications, Engineering, and Business Operations in reviewing and addressing governmental regulations, guidelines, policies, including government requests for user data
  • Manage effective relationships with key government agencies, regulators, and law enforcement agencies, in close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams
Minimum Qualifications:

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  • Qualified to practice law in the UK or Ireland
  • 3+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) legal experience, including government, in-house and/or law firm experience
  • Experience working with regulators or law enforcement authorities
  • Experience with EU laws impacting data disclosures, including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Experience working with law enforcement or regulatory authorities
  • Experience prioritizing workloads effectively and managing projects to tight timeframes in evolving environments
  • Experience providing clear and concise legal advice
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience providing guidance related to law enforcement, civil, or third-party user data requests -- with a firm grasp of the regulatory landscape in the EU for service providers (e.g., GDPR, Digital Services Act, etc.) and cross-border cooperation mechanisms (e.g., prospective e-Evidence regime, mutual legal assistance, etc.)
  • Experience managing and leading cross-functional efforts, and prioritizing competing project timelines
  • Experience analyzing and reviewing emerging regulations relating to technology companies
  • Experience drafting legal policies for large or complex organizations
  • Experience working effectively with large multi-stakeholder cross-functional teams
  • Experience in legal judgment and executing quickly and under tight time constraints, solid communications skills and being proactive, collaborative, and diligent
  • Awareness of global trends impacting internet service and social media providers.
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: a1KDp00000E2Mh9MAF
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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