Associate General Counsel, Investigations

Meta is seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney for the role of Associate General Counsel, Investigations. The successful candidate will partner with investigators to prevent harm, protect user rights, privacy, and safety, and address integrity challenges through innovative legal and technical solutions. The role involves addressing complex, novel legal issues within a demanding, fast-paced global environment.

Associate General Counsel, Investigations Responsibilities:

• Lead and advise on investigations into on-platform abuse, including complex matters related to terrorism, threats of violence, child safety, human exploitation, and fraud/scams
• Counsel integrity teams on investigations, crisis response, and information-sharing initiatives
• Ensure all investigative activities strictly comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Meta's policies
• Advise on user data disclosure and security matters, domestically and internationally
• Manage and retain outside counsel for specialized matters
• Collaborate with integrity teams on after-action reviews and the remediation of security risks
• Advise business partners on data security matters, proposed policies, and user data governance
• Partner with engineering and business teams to design and implement innovative privacy and security solutions, specifically those supporting integrity and investigative efforts
• This role requires global travel and availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support urgent global matters and collaboration
• This role may involve exposure to potentially graphic and/or objectionable content including but not limited to graphic images, videos, audio and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other potential objectionable material, i.e. child exploitation, graphic violence, self-injury, animal abuse, and other content which may be considered offensive or disturbing
  
  

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)
• 8 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience
• 5 years experience litigating criminal cases or providing legal advice to law enforcement
• 3 years direct experience in investigations or advising investigative teams
• Experience advising on data protection, privacy, or matters related to the Stored Communications Act (SCA)
• Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work with potentially graphic and objectionable content
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a prosecutor investigating serious crimes such as child safety threats, terrorism, or human exploitation
• Proven experience in crisis management
• Technical fluency relevant to conducting online investigations
• Experience addressing policy issues related to technical investigations, online abuse, and/or privacy
• Experience working with data protection authorities, financial institutions, and internet industry associations
• Fluency in multiple languages
  
  

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.

$226,000/year to $304,000/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.