Lead Corporate Counsel Menlo Park, CA +4 locations • Legal, Finance, Facilities

Meta is seeking an experienced Lead Corporate Counsel to join the Legal department’s corporate team.

Lead Corporate Counsel Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of SEC and other corporate regulatory filings, with emphasis on proxy statements

Advise on complex securities law compliance and disclosure matters, with emphasis on governance and investor-facing disclosures

Support shareholder engagement efforts, including with respect to Rule 14a-8 proposals, and coordination of annual shareholder meeting

Assist in corporate governance matters, including oversight of corporate policies and preparation of board and committee materials

Work with cross-functional teams to build and enhance internal processes

Coordinate with and manage outside corporate counsel

Distill complex legal matters into actionable advice

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)

5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience

Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills

Corporate and transactional experience with public companies. Emphasis on SEC and regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and shareholder engagement

Experience leveraging organizational and communication skills and strategic thinking, and experience working both independently and with cross-functional teams

Demonstrated pattern of roles with increasing responsibility

Experience operating independently in a fast-paced environment and work proactively with various teams across the organization, including policy, investor relations, corporate communications, and finance

Preferred Qualifications

In-house experience and prior AmLaw 100 law firm experience

Demonstrated experience working on complex securities and corporate matters for Fortune 100 companies

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

$167,000/year to $233,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .

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