Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment

Overview

Meta’s Employment Law group is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to provide advice and counsel to, and strategically manage employment law litigation for, client groups within Meta’s various business organizations. The ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to work extended hours, across different time zones when necessary. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, compensation, reorganizations and other employment-related matters

Collaborate with other attorneys on the team with respect to advice and counseling provided to HR and other cross-functional partners

Coordinate and manage employment related projects, including internal process reviews and program roll-outs and implementation

Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements and processes

Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes

Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on a variety of topics

Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

8 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and / or in-house or government experience

8 years of experience in labor and employment law

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)

Experience with state and federal employment law and advising and counseling clients on such laws

Employment litigation experience and experience coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects

Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills

Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Tech company experience

M&A diligence

Familiarity with California and New York employment law

In-house legal department experience

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.

Compensation and Benefits

$198,000 / year to $266,000 / 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.

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