Lead Counsel, Privacy (AI)

Meta; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Counsel for Privacy (AI) to provide legal advice on generative AI projects. This role involves managing privacy legal escalations and assisting with regulatory engagements. Ideal candidates will have a J.D. and 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on privacy and AI regulations. Competitive compensation, including salary and benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active membership in at least one US state bar.
• Experience with AI-related laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as global privacy legal partner for AI initiatives.
• Manage time-sensitive privacy legal escalations.
• Provide legal risk mitigation strategies for product launches.

Skills

Legal experience

Privacy and regulatory counseling

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Project management

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent

Job description

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Meta seeks a technology enthusiast to serve as Privacy Counsel for our AI initiatives, with a particular focus on generative AI. This role will advise AI product legal and privacy teams on privacy legal and regulatory issues, requiring the application of complex and evolving legal frameworks to a new and innovative space. It offers a great opportunity to work on novel issues in an exciting, deadline‑focused environment as we build and scale our global community.

Base pay range

$167,000.00/yr – $233,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Serve as a global privacy legal partner for Meta Superintelligence Labs initiatives
• Manage frequent, time‑sensitive privacy legal escalations, and lead consensus building across legal partners globally
• Enable generative AI product launches by providing practical legal risk mitigation strategies across multiple jurisdictions
• Assist with regulatory engagements, including inquiries and investigations related to AI

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree or equivalent
• 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)
• 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including experience at a law firm and/or in‑house or government experience
• Experience with product, privacy, or regulatory counseling related to global privacy and/or AI‑related laws, regulations, and industry guidelines
• Knowledge of global privacy laws, regulations, privacy programs and industry guidelines
• Articulate and analytical legal professional, who is diligent, proactive, collaborative, and has demonstrated sound legal and business judgment and strategic thinking
• Experience working on multiple projects in a deadline‑focused environment, delivering practical advice under pressure
• Experience communicating legal advice to clients at varying levels
• Experience taking on projects involving different subject matters, and working with cross‑functional organizations to drive alignment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing regulatory inquiries and investigations
• Experience working on AI‑powered products
• Prior in‑house experience at a technology company
• Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning technologies

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 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 federally 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].

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.

$167,000/year to $233,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits