Lead Counsel, Infrastructure and Telecom Legal

Meta; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a driven commercial transactions lawyer to support the network infrastructure team in the United States. You will lead negotiations, draft agreements, and manage regulatory issues related to building and operating fiber, colocation, and cloud networking contracts essential to Meta’s services and AI goals.

You will work with Finance, Tax, Compliance and engineering teams to balance risk with business timing, leveraging AI tools to increase efficiency and quality while communicating

Qualifications

• 6+ years of legal experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, or technology transactions.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar association.
• A law degree and practicing certificate (or equivalent) in a common law jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and drive measurable impact.
• Strong research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with sound business judgment.
• Diligent, well-organized, and able to prioritize competing projects.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements for network infrastructure expansion.
• Research and analyze state and federal rules impacting infrastructure projects.
• Use AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, Compliance and external counsel to meet cross-functional needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and cross-functional partners.
• Provide practical business and legal advice.

Skills

Telecom Transactions

AI Tools Usage

Regulatory Research

Negotiation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Contract Drafting

Education

Law degree & Bar Admission

Tools

Legal research databases

AI-assisted drafting tools

Job description

Summary:

Meta seeks a driven commercial transactions lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can drive the execution of contracts to support the network infrastructure team in the U.S. In this role, you will handle commercial negotiations and regulatory issues related to the development and operation of communications infrastructure that is critical to Meta’s services, business operations and AI aspirations. You will work closely with legal and cross-functional colleagues from various areas that include, tax, finance, engineering and other teams to ensure our contracts are well-calibrated across relevant areas of risk and are reflective of the company’s policies and risk tolerance. To succeed in this role, you will need to be able to manage competing priorities, have experience conducting legal research, analyzing regulatory issues, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and be an effective negotiator.

Required Skills:

Lead Counsel, Infrastructure and Telecom Legal Responsibilities:

1. Structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements in support of the expansion of Meta’s network infrastructure, including joint build agreements and supply contracts for the construction of fiber-optic cable systems, dark fiber leases and IRUs, colocation, and cloud networking agreements

2. Research and analyze state and federal rules and regulations impacting Meta’s network infrastructure projects

3. Use AI tools to leverage your capabilities and enhance productivity

4. Collaborate with partner teams (e.g., Finance, Tax, Compliance) and external counsel to ensure contracts meet cross-functional org requirements while meeting business timing and commercial needs

5. Develop and maintain effective relationships with key clients and cross-functional partners

6. Provide well-calibrated, solid and practical business and legal advice

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 6+ years of legal experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, or technology transactions, at a law firm or in-house legal department

2. Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar association

3. A law degree and a practicing certificate (or equivalent) in a common law jurisdiction

4. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

5. Strong research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, along with excellent business judgment and strategic thinking

6. Diligent, well-organized and able to prioritize competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs

7. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

2. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

3. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Public Compensation:

$170,000/year to $237,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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.

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