Meta
Lead Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) Product
Meta, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Lead Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) Product
Meta seeks a highly collaborative and passionate candidate for online intellectual property (IP) issues to serve as Lead Counsel, IP Product. This is an individual contributor position and will report to Associate General Counsel, IP Product. In this role, you will tackle cutting‑edge IP issues on a global scale across Meta’s family of apps, products, and services, including AI, Reality Labs, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger. You will be at the forefront of IP law and working on novel issues at the intersection of law and technology, such as the development of Meta’s AI products and the Metaverse, as well as continued expansion of product offerings across our platforms. You will counsel and work closely with legal colleagues, as well as product, engineering, policy, operations, and other business teams.
Base Pay Range $167,000–$233,000 per year
Responsibilities
Evaluate company products and features to provide practical and business‑focused advice that manages global IP legal risk.
Advise on issues of direct and secondary liability arising from copyright, trademark, and other IP and content‑related laws (e.g., DMCA, CDA, EU Copyright Directive, Digital Services Act).
Support the development and expansion of AI products and the Metaverse, and lead on IP legal issues across Reality Labs, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, policy, operations, and other business teams, as well as legal colleagues.
Work with a global network of outside counsel advising on IP issues.
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent).
Active membership in at least one U.S. 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 law‑firm, in‑house, or government experience.
Subject‑matter expertise in IP and related areas, including Copyright and Fair Use, Trademark, Rights of Publicity, and IP licensing.
Expertise in global intermediary liability issues and laws, including DMCA, CDA, EU Copyright Directive, and DSA.
Experience with the evolving global IP regulatory landscape, including legal developments involving AI, direct and secondary liability, and other new IP laws.
Experience counseling on IP issues related to new technologies.
Demonstrated ability to assess legal, practical, and business risks quickly and provide clear guidance.
Proactive collaboration and relationship‑building with legal and business partners.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, disability status or other protected characteristics. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations as required by law. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact accommodations-ext@fb.com.
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Base Pay Range $167,000–$233,000 per year
Responsibilities
Evaluate company products and features to provide practical and business‑focused advice that manages global IP legal risk.
Advise on issues of direct and secondary liability arising from copyright, trademark, and other IP and content‑related laws (e.g., DMCA, CDA, EU Copyright Directive, Digital Services Act).
Support the development and expansion of AI products and the Metaverse, and lead on IP legal issues across Reality Labs, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, policy, operations, and other business teams, as well as legal colleagues.
Work with a global network of outside counsel advising on IP issues.
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent).
Active membership in at least one U.S. 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 law‑firm, in‑house, or government experience.
Subject‑matter expertise in IP and related areas, including Copyright and Fair Use, Trademark, Rights of Publicity, and IP licensing.
Expertise in global intermediary liability issues and laws, including DMCA, CDA, EU Copyright Directive, and DSA.
Experience with the evolving global IP regulatory landscape, including legal developments involving AI, direct and secondary liability, and other new IP laws.
Experience counseling on IP issues related to new technologies.
Demonstrated ability to assess legal, practical, and business risks quickly and provide clear guidance.
Proactive collaboration and relationship‑building with legal and business partners.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, disability status or other protected characteristics. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations as required by law. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact accommodations-ext@fb.com.
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