Description:

Meta seeks a skilled and highly motivated attorney to join the Technology Transactions and Global Procurement Legal team. In support of commercial transactions for the team, you will draft and negotiate commercial agreements that focus on AI compute and networking hardware systems and semiconductor development, manufacturing, and supply chain management for Meta's global data center infrastructure. You will also advise clients on the various legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to commercial transactions and general operations. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, deadline-driven environment.

Associate General Counsel, Infrastructure Technology Transactions (Supply Chain) Responsibilities

Contract drafting, lead negotiation and advisory responsibilities for Meta's Technology Transaction and Global Procurement Legal organization, including procurement of products and services from data center hardware, software and services vendors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM), contract manufacturers (CM), silicon development and technology licensing, in addition to other complex partnerships and commercial arrangements
Influence and build relationships with clients and cross-functional peers across Meta to drive solutions to complex legal and commercial challenges
Drive continuous improvements to existing legal templates, legal and business processes, and legal support of the business
Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze and communicate legal risks
Provide legal and strategic business advice to help develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to our relationships with key vendors and partners

Minimum Qualifications:

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)
J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)
8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a global law firm and/or in-house or government experience
Experience leading negotiations with strategic partners and coordinating legal counsel across complex and multifaceted legal issues such as data protection and privacy, competition and other global legal frameworks
Experience drafting, negotiating and managing technology deals (e.g., technology licensing, hardware and software development agreements, master purchase agreements, master service agreements, statements of work, etc.)
Experience working on and managing numerous projects and deals simultaneously under competing deadlines while working effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally, exercising sound business judgment and being solution-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing counsel to technology companies in the data center, networking, semiconductor or foundry spaces
Knowledge of semiconductor design and experience with technical hardware development and manufacturing
Experience drafting custom agreements from scratch (i.e. not from existing templates)
Proven communication skills, experience providing clear, concise and practical guidance
Proven organizational skills, experience managing multiple projects at once, follow through, and meet deadlines

About Meta
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.

$198,000/year to $266,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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 (https://www.metacareers.com/benefits) at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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