Associate General Counsel, Competition & Regulatory London, UK • Legal, Finance, Facilities & A[...]

Meta; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Associate General Counsel specializing in Competition and Regulatory to lead legal strategies related to competition law and oversee regulatory inquiries. This role requires a law degree and significant experience in handling competition and antitrust matters, especially in the technology sector.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in regulatory proceedings required.
• Strong background in competition frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Experience representing technology companies in regulatory matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal position and strategy on competition and antitrust.
• Represent the company in regulatory inquiries and consultations.
• Develop and implement long-term regulatory strategy.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Competition law knowledge

Innovative problem solving

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Associate General Counsel, Competition & Regulatory

Meta seeks a highly motivated and experienced lawyer to serve as Associate General Counsel, Competition and Regulatory. This position will help manage the company’s legal position and strategy on competition and antitrust related product and business strategies. This position will help lead and develop legal teams focusing on competition and antitrust issues.

Associate General Counsel, Competition & Regulatory Responsibilities

Represent the company in connection with regulatory inquiries and consultations encompassing competition and antitrust frameworks

Develop and implement long-term regulatory strategy in conjunction with business leadership

Develop legal strategy in connection with competition review of mergers and acquisitions by regulators

Oversee legal advice assessing impact of competition laws on current and planned product and business initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

Meta requires all employed attorneys to have a law degree or equivalent certificate to permit the practice of law and be appropriately licensed and authorized to practice law for the company in their assigned work location. Unless prohibited under local law, an attorney must hold a current practicing certificate (including where required from the relevant authority in the jurisdiction of the assigned work location) or the local law equivalent bar registration or license as may be applicable

Significant experience in regulatory proceedings

Significant competition experience, including knowledge of competition frameworks in the EU and other jurisdictions, and engagement with applicable regulatory bodies in merger review and/or investigative contexts

Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and pragmatic approaches and business-focused solutions to regulatory challenges and developments

Experience maintaining open, candid, and trusting work relationships

Preferred Qualifications

Experience representing technology companies in regulatory matters strongly preferred

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 employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .

Apply for this job

Take the first step toward a rewarding career at Meta.

Explore jobs that match your skills and experience. Search by technology, team or location to find an opening that’s right for you.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .