Product Counsel, Privacy & Regulatory Strategy

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Product for WhatsApp. This role advises on legal strategy for consumer product initiatives, with emphasis on privacy, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional partnership across Product, Engineering, Policy, Communications and Marketing.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active bar status, and 8+ years of legal experience, with demonstrated ability to manage complex projects under tight deadlines and provide practical business-focused advice.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Active bar license in at least one US state or equivalent international bar.
• 8+ years of legal experience in law firms, in-house, or government.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and compliance guidance across WhatsApp products.
• Manage outside counsel relationships and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Shape policy development and external communications strategies.
• Partner with business teams to set strategic legal direction.
• Maintain strong client relationships with product and policy teams.

Skills

Global privacy laws

Regulatory counseling

Cross-functional collaboration

Product counsel

Communication skills

Business judgment

Client counseling

AI-related regulatory awareness

Policy coordination

Outside counsel management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Meta is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Product for WhatsApp. This role advises on legal strategy for consumer product initiatives, with emphasis on privacy, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional partnership across Product, Engineering, Policy, Communications and Marketing.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active bar status, and 8+ years of legal experience, with demonstrated ability to manage complex projects under tight deadlines and provide practical business-focused advice.