Associate General Counsel, Competition & Regulatory

Meta; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 202,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks a highly motivated Associate General Counsel, Competition and Regulatory to advise on antitrust issues related to mergers, acquisitions, and product launches worldwide. The role entails developing Meta's legal position and strategy on competition matters across the globe.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to craft long-term competition plans, advise on regulatory updates, and represent Meta in inquiries. A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission required.
• 5+ years of legal experience in antitrust with law firm, government or in-house.
• Experience representing companies in antitrust inquiries or merger reviews.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex legal issues.
• Willingness to work on matters globally and with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collegiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on antitrust issues relating to mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop and execute legal strategy for regulator reviews worldwide.
• Advise on competition issues for product launches and business strategies.
• Represent Meta in competition inquiries globally.
• Advise on global antitrust legislation and regulatory trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement long-term competition strategy.

Skills

Experience 5+ years antitrust

Interpersonal skills

Global work capability

Creative legal solutions

Education

J.D. degree or foreign equivalent

Bar admission in at least one U.S. state

Job description

Meta seeks a highly motivated and experienced team player to serve as an Associate General Counsel, Competition and Regulatory. Working with a talented and supportive team, this position will advise the company on competition issues associated with mergers and acquisitions, product launches, investigations and inquiries, and help develop the company’s legal position and strategy on competition matters throughout the world. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented individual to join a global legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment with a broad and interesting remit.

Associate General Counsel, Competition & Regulatory Responsibilities

• Provide the company with counsel and advice on antitrust issues relating to mergers and acquisitions
• and help develop and execute our legal strategy in connection with the review of mergers and acquisitions by regulators around the world.
• Advise and counsel the company on competition issues relating to product launches and related business strategies.
• Represent the company in connection with competition inquiries around the world.
• Advise the company on global antitrust legislation, merger control updates, and emerging regulatory trends.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement long-term competition strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 5+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm, government, and/or in-house experience with companies working on antitrust matters
• Experience representing companies in antitrust inquiries and/or merger reviews
• Experience developing creative solutions to complex legal issues
• Flexibility and eagerness to work on legal matters globally
• Interpersonal skills with a commitment to professionalism and collegiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global antitrust laws and regulators
• Experience with internet or technology firms
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

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 [e-mail].

$202,000/year to $274,000/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.