Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Meta•Menlo Park, CA

1d•$226,000 - $304,000

About The Position

Meta is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Litigation to strategically manage complex litigation including class actions, multi-district and state equivalent coordinated proceedings and product liability litigation. This is a unique opportunity to join a creative and collaborative legal team addressing complex, novel legal issues for one of the world’s most innovative technology companies.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
Active and in good standing bar license in at least one U.S. state or equivalent foreign bar license. Where the jurisdiction of licensure differs from the location in which the role is based, the ability to promptly obtain permission to practice law for Meta in that location
8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience in complex litigation, in-house, or government experience, with an emphasis on product liability and multidistrict litigation and state equivalent coordinated proceedings involving personal injury claims and bellwether trials
Demonstrated trial experience including the strategic coordination and management of litigation and trial preparation across multiple jurisdictions
Demonstrated business judgment and client counseling skills
Effective communication skills
Demonstrated collaboration and cross-functional partnership skills
High tolerance for ambiguity and demonstrated experience making strategic decisions in a deadline driven environment
Demonstrated flexibility to deploy skills where needed across matters and assume different roles across and within case teams as required

Nice To Haves

In house experience and/or experience managing outside counsel
Experience defending technology companies and/or arbitrations

Responsibilities

Manage, develop and drive litigation strategy on complex litigation matters in collaboration with outside counsel and other attorneys on the Meta legal team
Manage pretrial case workup including initial motions practice, fact and expert discovery and summary judgment
Prepare company witnesses for deposition and trial testimony
Work with outside counsel and others on the Meta legal team to develop trial strategy
The role will require travel as the cases require (e.g., depositions, court hearings, and trials) as well as flexibility in work hours