This role will provide legal counsel to the company on a range of global political law rules, focused on lobbying, political contributions, and government contracting. These are cutting-edge issues involving high-visibility policy priorities for the company.

Associate General Counsel - Political Activities Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of company-wide compliance programs and initiatives
• Advise on legal and regulatory compliance matters in the areas of campaign finance law, lobbying registration reporting, government contracts and government ethics
• Actively partner with other legal compliance teams, such as anti-corruption and global trade
• Develop and communicate compliance policies, processes and training
• Actively collaborate with and support cross-functional teams, such as Public Policy, Public Affairs and Product to coordinate compliance programs and initiatives
• Undertake special projects and support other compliance program initiatives
• Advise clients on all of the ethical and transparency obligations applicable when interacting with government bodies (including anti-corruption law, gift and ethics rules, and lobbying disclosure laws)
• Advise on the company’s compliance with international and U.S. federal, state, and municipal government contracting and procurement laws, rules, and regulations
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meta requires all employed attorneys to have a law degree or equivalent certificate to permit the practice of law and be appropriately licensed and authorized to practice law for the company in their assigned work location. Unless prohibited under local law, an attorney must hold a current practicing certificate (including where required from the relevant authority in the jurisdiction of the assigned work location) or the local law equivalent bar registration or license as may be applicable
• 8+ 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 advising on political laws, such as Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), and government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advising technology companies on political law compliance
  
  

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 [email protected].

$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.