Meta seeks a highly-motivated and experienced attorney to serve as Lead Counsel in the eDiscovery & Information Governance Team within Meta's Legal Department. The position adds to an already strong team and reports to the Associate General Counsel of eDiscovery & Information Governance. This position will play a key role in developing best practices and providing legal guidance to Meta's global litigation, regulatory, investigation, and product teams.
Lead Counsel, eDiscovery & Information Governance Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in U.S. and global legal and regulatory obligations relating to litigation, discovery, and information governance
Apply legal, eDiscovery, and information governance knowledge, principles, practices, and experience when partnering with in-house and outside counsel on active litigation, regulatory, and investigation matters
Meaningfully contribute to the design, implementation, and execution of eDiscovery and information governance templates, policies, strategies, and workflows
Rapidly identify, analyze, and address complicated issues, and distill that complexity into simple and concise communication in cross-functional settings
Work collaboratively with the eDiscovery and Information Governance team, as well as case and policy teams, business partners, outside counsel, and vendors
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
Effective communication skills
Experience building partnerships and coordinating with a variety of audiences, including legal, technical, and policy teams
Experience learning and understanding complex technology and data related concepts, effectively discuss those concepts with technically skilled individuals, and apply that knowledge and understanding to discovery and legal strategies
Experience with eDiscovery and information governance technology and tools
Experience applying analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and legal knowledge to address complex issues and develop practical solutions
Preferred Qualifications:
In-house technology company experience
Experience in developing and validating technology assisted review programs
Experience with presentation, organizational, and project management skills
Experience managing a fast-paced workload while maintaining priorities and anticipating issues
Enthusiasm and motivation to learn and understand complex, cutting edge technology and data related concepts, effectively discuss those concepts with technically skilled individuals, and apply that knowledge and understanding to discovery and legal strategies
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.
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.
$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.
