Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment

Facebook; New York (NY); On-site; USD 167,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta's Employment Law group is seeking a Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment to manage employment law litigation and provide strategic advice. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree, significant legal experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal team within one of the world's leading tech organizations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Experience in labor and employment law.
• Active membership in at least one US state bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling on employee terminations and performance management.
• Draft and edit employment-related documents.
• Manage legal risks and resolve employment disputes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Business judgment

Client counseling skills

Education

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

Job description

**Summary:**

Meta’s Employment Law group is seeking a Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment to provide advice and counsel to, and strategically manage employment law litigation for, client groups within Meta’s various business organizations. Our ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to work extended hours, across different time zones when necessary. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to support one of the world's most innovative tech organization.

**Required Skills:**

Lead Counsel, Labor & Employment Responsibilities:

1. Provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, compensation, reorganizations and other employment-related matters

2. Collaborate with other attorneys on the team with respect to advice and counseling provided to HR and other cross-functional partners

3. Coordinate and manage employment related projects, including internal process reviews and program roll-outs and implementation

4. Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements and processes

5. Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes

6. Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on a variety of topics

7. Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

8. J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

9. 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience

10. 5+ years of experience in labor and employment law

11. Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)

12. Experience with state and federal employment law and advising and counseling clients on such laws

13. Employment litigation experience and experience coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects

14. Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills

15. Effective communication skills

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

16. In-house legal department experience

17. Tech company experience

18. M&A diligence

19. Familiarity with California and New York employment law

**Public Compensation:**

$167,000/year to $233,000/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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