Job Description

We are seeking a talented, dedicated, and highly motivated Lead Counsel to work on Meta's Security Legal team, with a particular emphasis on India. The role requires the ability to work both independently as well as effectively with large multi-stakeholder cross-functional teams. This is a full-time position based in India.Lead Counsel, Security, APAC ResponsibilitiesProvide advice and support the processing of legal requests for user data, and manage the litigation of matters implicating user data disclosure in criminal mattersProvide subject matter advice related to protecting our employees and assets (physical safety and legal security)Develop strategic approaches to managing regulatory, criminal and policy legal risks and resolving disputesIdentify and advise business and product partners on legal obligations globally relating to data collection, preservation, and disclosure, and platform safety and integrity, including child safety and other serious crimesSupport and advise cross-functional teams in implementing, testing, and evaluating safety and integrity compliance controlsWork closely and creatively with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Policy, Communications, Engineering, and Business Operations in reviewing and addressing governmental regulations, agency guidelines, policies, including government requests for user dataWillingness to work off-hours and overtime, including weekends and occasionally on holidays, in order to support emergency matters and interact with globally-based company employeesMinimum QualificationsResident in IndiaLaw degree5+ years of legal experience, including government, in-house and/or law firm experience advising technology or telecommunications companies on Indian law (or on issues of similar complexity or relevance)Experience strategically managing and handling contentious Indian regulatory issues and/or criminal mattersExperience working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentTeam player who builds effective relationships and works well with othersAbility to think strategically to solve legal challenges with attention to detailAbility to communicate and present effectively to diverse audiencesPositive attitude and flexible mindsetPreferred QualificationsExperience providing counsel on India's 2021 Information Technology (IT) RulesExperience regionally on issues pertaining to data collection, protection, and disclosure and analogous international lawsExperience providing guidance to providers in responding to law enforcement requests or criminal mattersExperience with criminal litigationExperience with Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty requests, Letters Rogatory, or other forms of international cooperationRegional experience engaging with regulators and legislators on regulatory, safety and security matters preferredExperience assessing, analyzing, and resolving multiple risk management-related issues and challenges while meeting tight deadlinesExperience with applicable regulatory compliance requirements and spotting emerging trends and hot issuesExperience and knowledge of telecommunication regulatory frameworks desirable but not essentialExperience with U.S. law, including the Stored Communications Act, Wiretap Act, Pen Register/Trap and Trace StatuteLocationsAbout MetaMeta 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 committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .

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