Senior Product Counsel Global Privacy & AI

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatsApp is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Product, to apply complex legal frameworks to innovative products and services and influence compliance strategy across Meta.

You'll drive high‑impact projects, oversee outside counsel, and partner with Product, Engineering, Policy, Communications and Marketing to manage product risks in a fast‑paced, evolving regulatory landscape, including privacy and AI‑related law considerations.

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 bar license.
• 8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm, in-house, or in government.
• Demonstrated knowledge of global privacy laws, regulations, privacy programs and industry guidelines.
• Diligent, proactive, collaborative partner with sound legal and business judgment.
• Experience advising on product risks in a fast-paced tech environment.
• Experience managing outside counsel relationships.
• Experience with AI-related laws and governance.
• Experience integrating AI tools to optimize workflows.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive alignment.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support high-profile projects involving legal analysis and compliance with cross-functional stakeholders across WhatsApp and Meta.
• Oversee outside counsel relationships.
• Lead with public policy and communications on external communication, policy development, and enforcement decisions.
• Help set, implement and improve the strategy and vision for advising and partnering with business teams.
• Directly manage client relationships with the business.
• Advise on product, privacy, or regulatory counseling related to global privacy and AI laws.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory counseling

Product risk advisory

AI governance

Privacy law expertise

Policy and regulatory strategy

Client counseling

Legal project management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

WhatsApp is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Product, to apply complex legal frameworks to innovative products and services and influence compliance strategy across Meta.

You'll drive high‑impact projects, oversee outside counsel, and partner with Product, Engineering, Policy, Communications and Marketing to manage product risks in a fast‑paced, evolving regulatory landscape, including privacy and AI‑related law considerations.