Lead Counsel, Product (Facebook)

Meta•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Meta is seeking a highly skilled Lead Counsel to join our Product Counseling Legal team. This role will provide strategic legal guidance to product and engineering teams, supporting the development and launch of innovative products across the Facebook and Messenger services worldwide. The Lead Counsel will play a critical role in navigating complex regulatory environments, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring responsible innovation at scale. Facebook and Messenger are among the world’s most used ways to discover new things, make new connections, or embrace new ideas.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
Active and in good standing bar license in at least one U.S. state or equivalent foreign bar license. Where the jurisdiction of licensure differs from the location in which the role is based, the ability to promptly obtain permission to practice law for Meta in that location
5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm, in-house, or in government
Demonstrated expertise in AI, e-commerce, marketplace, content, consumer protection, privacy, and/or consumer tech-focused regulatory compliance
Demonstrated experience guiding product teams from ideation through launch in a time-sensitive tech environment
Proven communication and project management skills
Manage multiple priorities and deliver clear, actionable guidance under pressure
Proven success supporting cross-functional teams and resolving complex regulatory issues

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting global product launches and resolving complex regulatory issues
Demonstrated familiarity with digital advertising, data privacy, and consumer technology products
Subject-matter expertise in multiple complex legal or product areas, with strategic thinking and balanced judgment
Lead projects outside primary product/coverage area and proactively identify opportunities for impact
Use of AI to improve work product and ways of working

Responsibilities

Counsel product and engineering teams on features, launches, go-to-market activities, and emerging initiatives—including the use of AI and new technologies
Lead legal review of product proposals for new and existing features, including novel content creation and monetization experiences
Collaborate with Policy, Privacy, Integrity, Competition, AI, and other legal teams to deliver practical, business-focused legal guidance
Educate business partners on regulatory trends, risk mitigation, and best practices
Develop and implement compliance strategies for high-impact, high-visibility partnerships and products
Serve as a point of escalation for legal matters within your coverage area and define legal support models for your teams/functions
Build collaborative relationships with executive legal and cross-functional partners, and influence outcomes on critical matters