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Meta is seeking a highly motivated lawyer to serve as counsel for the EMEA region. The position will support investigations, litigation and engagement under various content-focused laws. The role requires good judgment, a strong work ethic, and a keen interest in learning about new technologies and areas of the law. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on novel issues in a fast-paced environment.
Meta welcomes applications from the widest range of individuals eligible to apply and particularly encourages applications from those who would increase the diversity of the company.
Counsel, EMEA Disputes Responsibilities
- Supporting engagement and litigation strategy in contentious regulatory matters relating to content-focused laws across the EMEA region, including but not limited to the Digital Services Act, UK Online Safety Act, and the Irish OSMRA
- Responding to regulatory inquiries, including running internal fact-finding investigations with partners across different teams and drafting responses based on such investigations
- Partnering with key internal stakeholders such as policy and communications colleagues, business and product teams, operational teams and regional leadership
- Supervising and directing external counsel on multiple legal matters
- Setting up and/or improving internal procedures and know-how
- Engage proactively in cross functional teams to provide internal legal advice across subject areas
Minimum Qualifications
- EU- or UK-qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE in a law firm or relevant in-house or regulatory experience
- Demonstrated litigation and/or regulatory experience, including experience dealing with contentious matters, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and/or litigation, ideally across multiple jurisdictions
- Demonstrated understanding and experience of content-related laws including the EU Digital Services Act, the UK Online Safety Act, the Irish OSMRA, and other relevant regulations throughout EMEA
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and work with, manage, and coordinate colleagues, internal stakeholders, and the business
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in one or more European languages
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