Lead Counsel, Data Protection

Support Meta's global privacy program, including by developing and improving privacy frameworks and processes to ensure we meet our obligations under global privacy laws

Support business teams in evaluating the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and other obligations on new and existing HR and security processes and internal tools and features

Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise in relevant areas

Support members of the legal, policy, and business teams on privacy matters, including in areas related to data subject rights, recruitment, and use of AI in the workplace

Engage with privacy regulators in connection with new privacy features and initiatives

Juris Doctor (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. Where the jurisdiction of licensure differs from the location in which the role is based, the ability to promptly obtain permission to practice law for Meta in that location

5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm, in-house, or in 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 working on multiple projects in a deadline-focused environment, delivering practical advice while managing competing priorities and deadlines

Experience taking on projects involving different subject matters, and working with cross-functional organizations to drive alignment

Proven track record of delivering results with large-scale, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment

Experience making decisions in the face of ambiguity and evolving priorities

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Experience of working on privacy and data protection issues arising in the context of areas such as HR data practices, security, incident response, or privacy program implementation/management

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Employment law or HR experience

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Experience supporting a global team at an Internet services and technology company

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies