Lead Counsel, Global Privacy Compliance - Meta

Meta is seeking a talented Global Privacy Compliance attorney to advise on the design and operation of an industry-leading enterprise privacy compliance program. The team member will provide legal guidance related to privacy compliance efforts, including developing policies and procedures, participating in governance groups, designing, sustaining, monitoring and reporting on controls/safeguards, partnering in risk assessments, driving the resolution of privacy risks/issues, including by escalating key issues to leadership, cross-functional partners and governance bodies, setting privacy policy, and enforcing privacy requirements. In addition, the team member will be actively engaging with internal and external assessors of the Privacy Program.A successful candidate will be prepared to maintain and mature the Privacy Program and continue the development of a framework for analyzing global privacy regulations as well as to advise on, document, and oversee implementation of necessary changes to the Privacy Program in order to comply with related requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Counsel, Global Privacy Compliance Responsibilities:

• Manage Legal’s support of key aspects of our privacy compliance programs and processes to ensure we meet our obligations under those programs and applicable regulatory frameworks
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in new areas of global data use and protection laws
• Advise how these will impact Meta’s business
• Work with internal clients to drive strategies to facilitate compliance
• Investigate and advise on potential privacy issues related to corporate governance and external reporting
• Analyze global privacy legal requirements and oversee the design and implementation of privacy controls as part of the Privacy Program
• Coordinate with globally-distributed legal groups to ensure integration of the Privacy Program on a global scale
• Provide focused and pragmatic legal advice on Privacy Program controls testing and management of privacy compliance
• Support members of the legal, business, and policy teams on privacy-related legal matters, including in areas related to partnerships, integrations, and other business development opportunities
• Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving privacy analysis and compliance with stakeholders across Meta's business including policy, legal, communications, security, and other departments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 5+ years of experience at a law firm, government, or in-house as a practicing attorney
• Experience with compliance, regulatory, or product counseling

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using business judgment and with client counseling
• Experience with global privacy laws and industry guidelines, especially including those relevant for social media and Internet companies, and experience working with international teams
• Demonstrated expertise in privacy and data issues arising in one or more privacy areas such as security, advertising, B2B products, third party management, or privacy program implementation/management
• Experience advancing projects in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Experience prioritizing work and providing advice under tight deadlines
• Experience drafting legal pleadings or memoranda