Associate General Counsel, Political Activities

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

Job summary

Meta seeks an Associate General Counsel to advise on global political activities, campaign finance, lobbying, and government ethics. You will partner with Global Affairs and other teams to manage regulatory engagement and cutting-edge legal issues.

You will design and implement company-wide compliance programs, counsel on FECA/LDA/FAR, and lead training across the organization to minimize risk and ensure ethical operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in law firm, in-house, or government settings.
• Experience applying legal analysis to business decisions and counseling internal teams on risk and compliance.
• Experience advising on political laws such as FECA, LDA, and government contracting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and implementation of company-wide compliance programs and initiatives.
• Advise on campaign finance, lobbying registration, reporting laws, government contracts and ethics.
• Partner with other legal teams, e.g., anti-corruption and trade counsel.
• Develop and communicate compliance policies, processes and training.
• Collaborate with Global Affairs and Product teams.
• Undertake special projects and support compliance initiatives.
• Advise on obligations when interacting with government bodies and political entities.
• Advise on international and U.S. procurement laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal experience

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional communication

Policy guidance

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Meta is seeking an Associate General Counsel who will provide legal counsel to the company on a range of global political activities, laws, and related regulatory engagement, including campaign finance, election, and lobbying laws. This role will also counsel the company on government contracting and government ethics rules. This role will be involved in counseling on cutting-edge legal issues in close partnership with Global Affairs and other partner teams.

Associate General Counsel, Political Activities Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of company-wide compliance programs and initiatives
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance matters in the areas of campaign finance law, lobbying registration and reporting laws, government contracts and government ethics
• Actively partner with other legal teams, such as anti-corruption and trade counsel
• Develop and communicate compliance policies, processes and training
• Actively collaborate with and support cross-functional teams, such as Global Affairs and Product teams
• Undertake special projects and support other compliance program initiatives
• Advise clients on legal obligations applicable when interacting with government bodies (including lobbying disclosure laws, anti-corruption law, and gift and ethics rules) and political entities (including campaign finance and political advertising laws)
• Advise on the company's compliance with international and U.S. federal, state, and municipal government contracting and procurement laws, rules, and regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meta requires all employed attorneys to have a law degree or equivalent certificate to permit the practice of law and be appropriately licensed and authorized to practice law for the company in their assigned work location. Unless prohibited under local law, an attorney must hold a current practicing certificate (including where required from the relevant authority in the jurisdiction of the assigned work location) or the local law equivalent bar registration or license as may be applicable
• 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience
• Experience applying legal analysis to business decisions and counseling internal clients on risk and compliance
• Experience communicating legal guidance in writing and verbally to cross-functional stakeholders, including non-legal teams
• Experience advising on political laws, such as Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), and/or government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience advising technology companies on political law compliance
• 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 Affi... 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.