Lead Counsel, Monetization (Ads)

Meta; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 198,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Lead Counsel for Monetization (Ads) to provide strategic legal advice on data use for ads and related user interfaces. This role requires a J.D. degree and 5+ years of legal experience, offering a chance to work in a dynamic environment on innovative products.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience, including at law firms, in-house, or government roles.
• Active membership in at least one US state bar.
• Experience with product or regulatory counseling, privacy, or data protection.

Responsibilities

• Analyze global products and provide legal risk mitigation strategies.
• Advise teams on consumer protection and data protection laws.
• Drive high-profile projects involving legal analysis and compliance.

Skills

Business judgment

Client counseling

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

Job description

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Base pay range

$198,000.00/yr - $266,000.00/yr

Meta seeks a highly motivated, curious, adaptive team player to serve as Lead Counsel, Monetization (Ads) for Meta. This role is dedicated to providing strategic legal advice to internal product and business teams, primarily concerning data use for ads, consent, and user interfaces related to ads. The role involves applying complex, evolving legal frameworks to new and innovative products and services. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team, learn about new technologies, and work on novel issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze global products, features, and initiatives, providing legal risk mitigation strategies across jurisdictions.
2. Advise product, engineering, and business teams on legal matters including consumer protection, data protection laws, and other global legal frameworks.
3. Drive high-profile projects involving legal analysis and compliance with cross-functional stakeholders across Meta’s teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility for registered in-house counsel status if required by the State Bar
• 5+ years of legal experience, including at law firms, in-house, or government roles
• Business judgment and client counseling skills
• Effective communication skills
• Experience with legal areas such as product or regulatory counseling, privacy, or data protection

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working independently and cross-functionally
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies to connect people, foster communities, and grow businesses. From Facebook to immersive experiences like AR and VR, Meta aims to shape the future of social technology. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

Compensation:

$198,000/year to $266,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits. Compensation depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Benefits details are available at Meta.