Associate General Counsel, Monetization Partnerships - Commerce

Meta Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 233,000 - 313,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks an Associate General Counsel for Monetization Partnerships - Commerce to advise on commercial and technology transactions, supporting partner relationships and counsel on legal risk in business initiatives.

You will draft, negotiate, and close complex deals, lead partnerships from inception to launch, and collaborate with Product, Engineering, Privacy, Policy, and other Legal teams to resolve novel issues and scale processes.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Active US state bar membership.
• 8+ years of technology transactions experience.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing technology deals for business development and sales teams.
• Ability to work across Product, Engineering, Privacy, Policy, and other Legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders and partner teams.
• Draft, negotiate, manage, and close complex product and commercial transactions.
• Lead 0–1 strategic partnerships from inception through launch.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve novel legal and regulatory issues.
• Build scalable processes, templates, and playbooks for evaluating and executing partnerships.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Technology transactions

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract management

Job description

Meta is seeking a talented, highly motivated team player to join its Monetization Partnerships Legal team. In this role, you will support a wide range of commercial and technology transactions across Meta's Commerce and Meta Business Agent products and services. You will serve as a key legal partner to the Monetization Partnerships and Business Development 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 excellent opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting-edge issues in a fast-paced, 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 - Commerce 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 membership in at least one U.S. state bar8+ 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 working effectively and collaboratively across functions, exercising sound business judgment, and driving toward solutionsExperience 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 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 needsIn-house experience supporting business development teams, product partnerships, advanced product teams, or 0 1 product launchesExperience with commerce products and AI agents, and familiarity with the associated regulatory landscapeExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Track record of leading complex, first-of-a-kind transactions involving novel deal structuresAbout 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].$233,000/year to $313,000/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.