Lead Counsel, Infrastructure and Telecom Legal

Structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements in support of the expansion of Meta’s network infrastructure, including joint build agreements and supply contracts for the construction of fiber-optic cable systems, dark fiber leases and IRUs, colocation, and cloud networking agreements

Research and analyze state and federal rules and regulations impacting Meta’s network infrastructure projects

Use AI tools to leverage your capabilities and enhance productivity

Collaborate with partner teams (e.g., Finance, Tax, Compliance) and external counsel to ensure contracts meet cross-functional org requirements while meeting business timing and commercial needs

Develop and maintain effective relationships with key clients and cross-functional partners

Provide well-calibrated, solid and practical business and legal advice

6+ years of legal experience in telecommunications, network infrastructure, or technology transactions, at a law firm or in-house legal department

Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar association

A law degree and a practicing certificate (or equivalent) in a common law jurisdiction

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

Strong research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, along with excellent business judgment and strategic thinking

Diligent, well-organized and able to prioritize competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs

Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality

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

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

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

Experience in managing and coordinating with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions