Lead Counsel, Data Protection
2 days ago
Meta is looking for a Lead Counsel (Data Protection) to advise on data protection issues primarily related to human resources and security-related matters. You will help drive high-profile, internal initiatives across the business involving complex legal and regulatory issues. This requires business acumen, a substantive knowledge of EU/UK privacy laws, and the capacity to both work independently and with large multi-stakeholder teams.
Lead Counsel, Data Protection Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise in relevant areas.
4. 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.
5. Engage with privacy regulators in connection with new privacy features and initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Solicitor or barrister (qualified to practice law in at least one European jurisdiction or the UK).
2. Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experience, including at a law firm or prior in-house experience (applicable litigation, regulatory or more general product counselling experience will be considered).
3. Articulate and analytical legal professional, who is diligent, proactive, collaborative, and who has demonstrated sound legal and business judgment and strategic thinking.
4. Working knowledge of global privacy laws, regulations, privacy programs and industry guidelines.
5. Experience working on multiple projects in a deadline-focussed environment, delivering practical advice under pressure.
6. Experience using business judgment and with client counseling.
7. Experience taking on projects involving different subject matters, and working with cross-functional organizations to drive alignment.
8. Enthusiastic about technology and its potential for positive impact in peoples’ lives.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Employment law or HR experience.
2. 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.
3. Experience supporting a global team at an Internet services and technology company.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
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, 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.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@meta.com.
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