Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Facebook; New York (NY); On-site; USD 198,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to manage employment law litigation and provide strategic advice. The role involves counseling HR partners, managing legal risks, and driving employment-related projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience with state and federal employment law.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support on employee terminations and performance management.
• Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes.
• Draft and edit employment-related documents and agreements.

Skills

Business Judgment

Client Counseling

Effective Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

**Summary:**

Meta’s Employment Law group is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to provide advice and counsel to, and strategically manage employment law litigation for, client groups within Meta’s various business organizations. Our ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to work extended hours, across different time zones when necessary. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic legal team and work on cutting-edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

**Responsibilities:**

1. Provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, compensation, reorganizations, and other employment-related matters.
2. Coordinate and manage employment-related projects, including internal process reviews, program roll-outs, and implementation.
3. Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements, and processes.
4. Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes.
5. Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on various topics.
6. Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

1. J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent).
2. Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location).
3. 8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience.
4. Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills.
5. Experience with state and federal employment law and advising and counseling clients on such laws.
6. Employment litigation experience.
7. Experience coordinating and driving large-scale projects to completion.
8. Effective communication skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

1. In-house legal department experience.
2. Tech company experience.

**Public Compensation:**

$198,000/year to $266,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

**Industry:**

Internet

**Equal Opportunity:**

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on 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, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws. Meta participates in the E-Verify program where required. We may use AI and machine learning technologies in the hiring process.

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