Director and Associate General Counsel, Privacy

Meta; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 282,000 - 356,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a privacy attorney to lead a high-performing team advising on complex privacy issues across Meta and to support central risk initiatives with scalable governance on sensitive data, biometric data, and related topics.

You will collaborate closely with product, privacy counsel, Product Risk Compliance, and cross-functional teams across legal, product, engineering, policy, and operations to implement global privacy strategies and durable, practical counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 12+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience
• Experience managing a team of attorneys
• Demonstrated expertise advising on global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for social media, ad tech and internet companies
• Experience applying legal analysis, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills to support product and business decisions

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-performing team responsible for advising on key privacy area risks, as well as on central risk initiatives for effective product counseling
• Drive initiatives to meet evolving global privacy legal requirements, by advising product, business and legal stakeholders across Meta
• Facilitate a consistent and sustainable approach to complex and novel privacy issues across the company by developing strategies, driving leadership alignment, and counseling on product implications
• Maintain subject matter expertise in key privacy areas and evaluate impact of relevant global legal requirements, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions
• Develop resources and tools that enable counsel across the company to provide durable and consistent advice on privacy issues

Skills

Global privacy law expertise

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Meta is seeking a privacy attorney to lead a team responsible for advising on complex and novel privacy legal issues across Meta, as well as supporting the company's central risk initiatives. You'll support the development of global company strategy and scalable solutions on key privacy topics, including sensitive data, biometric data, and other key privacy areas. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with product and privacy counsel and Product Risk Compliance teams, as well as other legal, product, engineering, policy, operations, and business teams. This role requires demonstrated legal and business judgment and strategic thinking, as well as analytical and communication skills. You will need a substantive understanding of global privacy laws and a passion for new technology. We are looking for someone who can both work independently and collaborate effectively across functions, including Meta's privacy, product, legal, and policy teams.

Director and Associate General Counsel, Privacy Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-performing team responsible for advising on key privacy area risks, as well as on central risk initiatives for effective product counseling
• Drive initiatives to meet evolving global privacy legal requirements, by advising product, business and legal stakeholders across Meta
• Facilitate a consistent and sustainable approach to complex and novel privacy issues across the company by developing strategies, driving leadership alignment, and counseling on product implications
• Maintain subject matter expertise in key privacy areas and evaluate impact of relevant global legal requirements, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions
• Develop resources and tools that enable counsel across the company to provide durable and consistent advice on privacy issues

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 12+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience
• Experience managing a team of attorneys
• Demonstrated expertise advising on global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for social media, ad tech and internet companies
• Experience applying legal analysis, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills to support product and business decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest and experience in understanding technology and innovations
• Experience managing complex projects, prioritizing work, and providing advice while prioritizing competing work based on impact and deadlines
• Experience developing and advising on central processes focused on supporting efficient counseling and risk assessments
• Experience working cross-functionally to advance projects in a multi-stakeholder environment

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 Affiniative 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].

$282,000/year to $356,000/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.