Associate General Counsel, Monetization Partnerships

Meta; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 202,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a collaborative Associate General Counsel for Monetization Partnerships in Chicago. You will advise on commercial transactions, platform integrations, and enterprise partnerships, partnering with Product, Engineering, Privacy, Policy, and other Legal teams.

You will drive risk analysis, business strategy alignment, and execution of first-of-a-kind deals while shaping scalable processes and playbooks for partnerships in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 8+ years of relevant technology transactions experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on partner relationships and commercial products.
• Draft, negotiate, manage, and close complex technology and commercial transactions.
• Lead and support strategic partnerships from inception through launch.

Skills

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Business-focused counsel

Drafting negotiations

Memos & briefings

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract management systems

AI tools integration

Job description

Meta is seeking a collaborative attorney to join its Monetization Partnerships Legal team. In this role, you will support a wide range of commercial and technology transactions across Meta's monetization products and services, including Meta Business Agent, Business Messaging, and Commerce. You will serve as a key legal partner to the Monetization Partnerships and Enterprise Sales teams, advising on new business development initiatives, platform integrations, enterprise partnerships, and strategic commercial deals. You will also counsel business teams on legal risk, business strategy, and other issues arising in commercial transactions and day-to-day operations. This is an opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on emerging legal and regulatory issues in a collaborative environment.The specific areas of focus and responsibilities will evolve alongside company priorities, emerging legal issues, and the changing regulatory and competitive landscape.Associate General Counsel, Monetization Partnerships Responsibilities:Provide strategic legal advice and day-to-day support to internal stakeholders, including developing comprehensive, long-term approaches to key partner relationships and to the commercial aspects of our products and programsDraft, negotiate, manage, and close complex product and commercial transactions, including bespoke technology integrationsLead and support 0 1 strategic partnerships, enabling new products and features from inception through launchPartner with cross-functional teams — including Product, Engineering, Privacy, Policy, and other Legal teams — to identify and resolve novel legal and regulatory issuesAdminister and resolve legal issues and contract interpretation matters arising in existing commercial relationshipsBuild scalable processes, templates, and playbooks for evaluating and executing sophisticated partnership opportunitiesMinimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institutionActive bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. state or equivalent foreign bar licensewhere the jurisdiction of licensure differs from the location in which the role is based, the ability to promptly obtain permission to practice law for Meta in that location8+ years of relevant technology transactions experience at or for technology companies (in-house and/or at a global law firm)Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing technology deals (e.g., technology licensing, product development, platform integrations) in support of business development and sales teamsExperience managing numerous projects and deals simultaneously under tight deadlinesExperience partnering cross-functionally with product, engineering, privacy, and policy teams to evaluate legal risk, align on business priorities, and drive decisions to resolutionExperience communicating complex legal and business concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including through written memos, contract summaries, and executive briefingsPreferred Qualifications: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 technologiesDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience setting priorities and building execution plans in ambiguous or undefined problem spaces, balancing competing deadlines and stakeholder needsTrack record of leading complex, first-of-a-kind transactions involving novel deal structuresExperience with AI agents, messaging, or commerce products, and familiarity with the associated regulatory landscapeDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience counseling on AI-specific legal and regulatory frameworks, including automated decision-making, AI liability, or emerging AI governance requirementsExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)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 + benefitsIndividual 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.