We are seeking a talented, dedicated, and highly motivated Lead Counsel to work on Metas 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 Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and support the processing of legal requests for user data, and manage the litigation of matters implicating user data disclosure in criminal matters
• Provide 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 disputes
• Identify 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 crimes
• Support and advise cross-functional teams in implementing, testing, and evaluating safety and integrity compliance controls
• Work 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 data
• Willingness to work off-hours and overtime, including weekends and occasionally on holidays, in order to support emergency matters and interact with globally-based company employees

Minimum Qualifications:

• Resident in India
• Law degree
• 5+ 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 matters
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Team player who builds effective relationships and works well with others
• Ability to think strategically to solve legal challenges with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and present effectively to diverse audiences
• Positive attitude and flexible mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing counsel on Indias 2021 Information Technology (IT) Rules
• Experience regionally on issues pertaining to data collection, protection, and disclosure and analogous international laws
• Experience providing guidance to providers in responding to law enforcement requests or criminal matters
• Experience with criminal litigation
• Experience with Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty requests, Letters Rogatory, or other forms of international cooperation
• Regional experience engaging with regulators and legislators on regulatory, safety and security matters preferred
• Experience assessing, analyzing, and resolving multiple risk management-related issues and challenges while meeting tight deadlines
• Experience with applicable regulatory compliance requirements and spotting emerging trends and hot issues
• Experience and knowledge of telecommunication regulatory frameworks desirable but not essential
• Experience with U.S. law, including the Stored Communications Act, Wiretap Act, Pen Register/Trap and Trace Statute

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