Lead Counsel, Data Protection

Meta Careers; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Lead Counsel (Data Protection) in Austin, TX to advise on data protection issues primarily related to HR and security. You will help drive high-profile internal initiatives across the business with complex legal and regulatory challenges.

This role requires deep knowledge of US privacy laws, strong business judgment, and the ability to work independently and with large multi-stakeholder teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Meta's global privacy program, including by developing and improving privacy frameworks and processes to ensure we meet our obligations under global privacy laws
• Support business teams in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and other obligations on new and existing HR and security processes and internal tools and features
• Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise in relevant areas
• Support members of the legal, policy, and business teams on privacy matters, including in areas related to data subject rights, recruitment, and use of AI in the workplace
• Engage with privacy regulators in connection with new privacy features and initiatives

Job description

# Lead Counsel, Data ProtectionAustin, TX+4 locationsLegal+ 1 moreApply nowMeta is looking for a Lead Counsel (Data Protection) to advise on data protection issues primarily related to human resources and security-related matters.You will help drive high-profile, internal initiatives across the business involving complex legal and regulatory issues. This requires business acumen, a substantive knowledge of US privacy laws, and the capacity to both work independently and with large multi-stakeholder teams.We are looking for someone articulate and analytical, who is diligent, proactive, collaborative, and who has demonstrated legal and business judgment and strategic thinking. You should be enthusiastic about technology and its potential for positive impact in peoples' lives.---## Lead Counsel, Data Protection Responsibilities* Support Meta's global privacy program, including by developing and improving privacy frameworks and processes to ensure we meet our obligations under global privacy laws* Support business teams in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and other obligations on new and existing HR and security processes and internal tools and features* Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise in relevant areas* Support members of the legal, policy, and business teams on privacy matters, including in areas related to data subject rights, recruitment, and use of AI in the workplace* Engage with privacy regulators in connection with new privacy features and initiatives