Associate General Counsel, People, Planet, Device Compliance

Meta; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 233,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel in Corporate Compliance & Ethics, supporting compliance with legal and regulatory obligations across environmental health and safety, sustainability, climate regulations, hardware compliance, and responsible supply chain management.

Responsibilities include designing programs, advising on regulatory matters, managing investigations, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and leading a team of attorneys.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active membership in at least one state bar.
• 10+ years of legal compliance experience in at least one relevant subject matter area.
• 3+ years of direct people management within the legal counsel role.
• Experience operating with cross-functional partners and influencing their roadmaps.
• Experience managing attorneys across a range of subject matter areas.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement company-wide compliance programs and initiatives.
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance matters across the company, including in environmental, health and safety (EHS).
• Develop and communicate compliance policies, processes and training.
• Manage and conduct internal compliance investigations and risk assessments.
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate compliance programs and initiatives.
• Undertake special projects and support other compliance program initiatives.
• Manage a team of attorneys supporting the areas above.

Skills

Legal compliance

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Risk assessment

AI awareness

In-house experience

Ethical AI practices

Strategic thinking

Education

J.D. with state bar admission

Job description

Meta seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel in Corporate Compliance & Ethics. This position will play a key role in supporting Meta's compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. This is a great opportunity to join a legal team that provides counsel on novel issues at the forefront of technology, environmental health and safety regulations, sustainability and climate regulations, hardware compliance, and responsible supply chain management.

Associate General Counsel, People, Planet, Device Compliance Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of company-wide compliance programs and initiatives
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance matters across the company, including in the areas of environmental, health and safety (EHS)
• responsible supply chain
• hardware compliance (for commercial and infrastructure hardware)
• sustainability and climate regulations
• Develop and communicate compliance policies, processes and training
• Manage and conduct internal compliance investigations and risk assessments
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate compliance programs and initiatives
• Undertake special projects and support other compliance program initiatives
• Manage a team of attorneys supporting the areas above

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. with active membership in at least one state bar
• 10+ years of legal compliance experience in at least one relevant subject matter area
• 3+ years of direct people management experience within the legal counsel role
• Experience operating with cross-functional partners and influencing their roadmaps
• Experience managing attorneys across a range of subject matter areas
• Demonstrated experience setting and meeting ambitious targets
• Experience consistently driving projects forward and finding opportunities to increase impact
• Demonstrated experience proactively identifying, scoping and implementing new solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Prior in-house experience with internet or technology companies and/or at a global law firm
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

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 accommodations‑[e-mail].

$233,000/year to $313,000/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.