Dublin, Ireland • London, UK • Full TimeMeta seeks someone to serve as Lead Litigation Counsel for the EMEA civil litigation team, focusing on privacy-related litigation. You will be joining the EMEA wide disputes team to work on privacy issues. You will be part of a team acting on high-profile, precedent-setting civil litigation across the EMEA region focusing on complex, multi-jurisdictional claims, class actions, and novel litigation, wherever it arises in EMEA. As part of the role, you will partner closely with other legal teams and internal stakeholders from across the business, helping to set strategy across key areas. You will use exceptional legal judgment, and manage a significant docket of complex litigation in more than one jurisdiction. You will develop and coach other team members, build systems and processes to increase efficiencies in workflows and provide executive and board-level updates and advice.Lead Litigation Counsel ResponsibilitiesHelp to formulate and execute on complex privacy litigation strategy in relation to matters pending before national and international courts across EMEA.Assess legal, practical, and business risks arising from litigation independently, quickly, and accurately, and present this advice to legal and non-legal audiences.Partner and coordinate with key internal stakeholders such as other legal teams, public policy and communications colleagues, business, and product teams.Manage Outside Counsel relationships across a busy docket including with a material oversight on costs and reporting.Minimum QualificationsMeta 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.Qualified, and currently practicing law, in at least one European jurisdiction.At least 5 years post-qualification litigation experience, with a focus on privacy law.Demonstrated litigation experience across multiple jurisdictions.Experience running litigation across multiple jurisdictions is a necessity.Experience drafting and presenting.Fluency in English.Preferred QualificationsFluency in another European language.Experience litigating in civil law jurisdictions in Europe.Experience dealing with class and/or mass actions and matters before higher and/or appellate courts.Experience in working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and making sound judgments under tight deadlines with thoroughness and accuracy.Experience drafting and proficiency in explaining complex technologies in concise and accessible ways to complainants and courts of all levels.Prior experience working with technology companies or in-house.Passion for and understanding of technology.About 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.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative ActionMeta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.Apply for this job and take the first step toward a rewarding career at Meta.Explore jobs that match your skills and experience. Search by technology, team, or location to find an opening that’s right for you.
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