Meta is seeking an experienced attorney to join its International Data Legal team, providing strategic legal counsel on complex cross-border data protection, privacy, and regulatory compliance matters that underpin Meta's global products and services. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter authority on evolving privacy regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey (AMET). You will partner closely with product, policy, engineering, and compliance teams to shape how Meta navigates the global regulatory landscape, ensuring that data practices across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI products are legally sound and strategically aligned.
- Provide authoritative legal guidance on international data protection laws across Africa, Middle East, and Turkey, including emerging privacy frameworks and data protection requirements in these regions
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Lead engagement with data protection authorities across Africa, Middle East, and Turkey, coordinating regulatory inquiries, audits, and enforcement proceedings in collaboration with regional legal and policy teams
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Identify and assess legal risks associated with new and evolving data protection mandates and develop mitigation strategies across various AMET jurisdictions
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Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including policy, trust and safety, and compliance to align data legal positions with broader regulatory and business objectives
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Contribute to organizational strategy by anticipating regulatory developments in AMET markets and proactively shaping internal frameworks, policies, and governance structures
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Communicate complex international data law issues clearly to executive leadership, product teams, and external regulators through written briefings, legal opinions, and presentations
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Coach and provide guidance to other attorneys and legal professionals on international data legal matters, sharing expertise to build organizational capability
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Leverage AI-integrated workflows to enhance legal research, regulatory monitoring, and cross-jurisdictional analysis at scale
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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
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8+ years of experience practicing data protection, privacy, or technology law, with a focus on international regulatory frameworks
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Experience independently managing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters and driving legal strategy across cross-functional teams
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Experience communicating legal risk and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and non-legal stakeholders in written and verbal formats
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Active bar membership or equivalent legal qualification in a relevant jurisdiction
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Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
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Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
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Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
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Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
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Track record of building or scaling international data legal programs, including policy development and governance frameworks
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Familiarity with data protection and privacy regulatory developments across Africa, Middle East, or Turkey
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Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
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Experience working directly with data protection authorities or in-house at a global technology company on international data compliance programs
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Experience advising on privacy implications of AI and machine learning products in a cross-border regulatory context
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Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
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.
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.
