Director & Associate General Counsel, Law Enforcement Investigations

Lead and advise on investigations into on-platform abuse, including complex matters related to terrorism, threats of violence, child safety, human exploitation, and fraud/scams

Counsel integrity teams on investigations, crisis response, and information-sharing initiatives

Ensure all investigative activities strictly comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Meta's policies

Advise on user data disclosure and security matters, domestically and internationally

Manage and retain outside counsel for specialized matters

Collaborate with integrity teams on after-action reviews and the remediation of security risks

Advise business partners on data security matters, proposed policies, and user data governance

Partner with engineering and business teams to design and implement innovative privacy and security solutions, specifically those supporting integrity and investigative efforts

This role requires global travel and availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support urgent global matters and collaboration

This role may involve exposure to potentially graphic and/or objectionable content including but not limited to graphic images, videos, audio and writings, offensive or derogatory language, and other potential objectionable material, i.e. child exploitation, graphic violence, self-injury, animal abuse, and other content which may be considered offensive or disturbing

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)

12+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience

8+ years experience litigating criminal cases or providing legal advice to law enforcement

5+ years direct experience in investigations or advising investigative teams

Experience advising on data protection, privacy, or matters related to the Stored Communications Act (SCA)

Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work with potentially graphic and objectionable content

Prior experience as a prosecutor investigating serious crimes such as child safety threats, terrorism, or human exploitation

Proven experience in crisis management

Technical fluency relevant to conducting online investigations

Experience addressing policy issues related to technical investigations, online abuse, and/or privacy

Experience working with data protection authorities, financial institutions, and internet industry associations

Fluency in multiple languages