Meta
Counsel, Privacy
Meta is seeking a talented Counsel to work on Facebook’s privacy legal team to advise the company on a range of privacy, data use, and security‑related legal initiatives for its flagship suite of Facebook apps and video products. This product‑focused role involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to build privacy‑forward designs, learning about new and modified features, identifying key design elements, coordinating with subject‑matter experts and regional counsel, and providing practical, actionable advice that mitigates risks under global privacy laws.
Base pay range $198,000.00/yr – $266,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain subject‑matter expertise in areas of data use and protection laws (including state, federal, and global privacy laws, GDPR, and other privacy regulations) and advise on the impact of those laws on Meta’s business.
Work closely with product counsel and product teams to guide privacy‑forward product development and evaluate the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions.
Drive high‑profile, high‑impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with cross‑functional stakeholders across Meta’s business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments.
Support legal, business, and policy teams on privacy and security‑related legal matters, including partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities.
Develop regulatory strategy with global privacy regulators in connection with new product features and initiatives and maintain Meta’s ongoing privacy‑by‑design processes.
Help conduct general and role‑specific privacy trainings across Meta.
Manage internal privacy compliance programs and processes to ensure Meta meets its obligations under those programs.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in‑house experience with internet or technology companies (applicable product counseling, litigation, or regulatory experience will be considered).
J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
Experience advising on privacy legal risks and mitigations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially relevant for social media and internet companies.
In‑house experience with applicable product counseling, compliance, litigation, or regulatory teams.
Experience prioritizing work and providing advice under deadlines.
Business judgment and client counseling experience.
Experience working cross‑functionally to advance projects in a multi‑stakeholder environment.
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.
Employment type Full‑time
Seniority level Not Applicable
Job function Legal
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Compensation & Benefits $198,000/year to $266,000/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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Base pay range $198,000.00/yr – $266,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain subject‑matter expertise in areas of data use and protection laws (including state, federal, and global privacy laws, GDPR, and other privacy regulations) and advise on the impact of those laws on Meta’s business.
Work closely with product counsel and product teams to guide privacy‑forward product development and evaluate the impact of privacy laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement actions.
Drive high‑profile, high‑impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with cross‑functional stakeholders across Meta’s business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments.
Support legal, business, and policy teams on privacy and security‑related legal matters, including partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, and other business development opportunities.
Develop regulatory strategy with global privacy regulators in connection with new product features and initiatives and maintain Meta’s ongoing privacy‑by‑design processes.
Help conduct general and role‑specific privacy trainings across Meta.
Manage internal privacy compliance programs and processes to ensure Meta meets its obligations under those programs.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in‑house experience with internet or technology companies (applicable product counseling, litigation, or regulatory experience will be considered).
J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
Experience advising on privacy legal risks and mitigations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with global privacy laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially relevant for social media and internet companies.
In‑house experience with applicable product counseling, compliance, litigation, or regulatory teams.
Experience prioritizing work and providing advice under deadlines.
Business judgment and client counseling experience.
Experience working cross‑functionally to advance projects in a multi‑stakeholder environment.
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.
Employment type Full‑time
Seniority level Not Applicable
Job function Legal
Industries Technology, Information and Internet
Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Compensation & Benefits $198,000/year to $266,000/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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