Senior Data Privacy Counsel for HR & Security

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Lead Counsel (Data Protection) to advise on privacy issues impacting HR and security. The role drives high-profile internal initiatives across the business, requiring deep knowledge of US privacy laws and strong collaboration with large, multi-stakeholder teams.

You will influence privacy frameworks, counsel on rights, recruitment, and AI use, and engage with regulators as part of Meta's global privacy program. Competitive equity and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
• Active and in good standing bar license in at least one U.S. state (or equivalent foreign license).
• 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney (firm, in-house, or government).
• Working knowledge of global privacy laws, regulations, privacy programs and industry guidelines.
• Effective communication, legal writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated business judgment, client counseling, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects with deadlines and competing priorities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive alignment.
• Proven track record delivering results on large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to make decisions in ambiguity and evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support Meta's global privacy program and develop privacy frameworks.
• Evaluate privacy law implications on HR and security processes and tools.
• Develop subject-matter expertise and advise legal, policy, and business teams on privacy matters.
• Assist with data subject rights, recruitment, and AI use in the workplace.
• Engage with privacy regulators regarding new features and initiatives.

Skills

Legal experience

Privacy laws knowledge

Communication & writing

Strategic thinking

Multi-project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making under ambiguity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Meta is seeking a Lead Counsel (Data Protection) to advise on privacy issues impacting HR and security. The role drives high-profile internal initiatives across the business, requiring deep knowledge of US privacy laws and strong collaboration with large, multi-stakeholder teams.

You will influence privacy frameworks, counsel on rights, recruitment, and AI use, and engage with regulators as part of Meta's global privacy program. Competitive equity and benefits apply.