Meta(Meta Platforms)岗位:Lead Counsel, Youth Responsibilities
Advise on compliance with children's and teens' privacy laws and regulations, including youth privacy/data protection laws, age-appropriate design requirements, and online safety laws
Identify and assess legal risks associated with new product launches and feature changes affecting younger users, and develop practical mitigation strategies
Partner with policy, trust and safety, and operations teams to shape internal standards and external commitments related to youth safety and online wellbeing
Monitor and analyze emerging legislative and regulatory developments impacting youth online safety and privacy, and translate their implications into actionable guidance for product and business stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and maintain compliance frameworks, product review processes, and documentation supporting youth-related legal obligations
Engage with regulatory inquiries, government investigations, and external stakeholders on matters related to youth products and safety
Contribute to team-level goals by identifying legal trends, sharing insights across the broader legal organization, and helping shape Meta's approach to youth-related legal strategy
Minimum Qualifications
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
5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm, in-house, or in government
Experience advising on children's or teens' privacy and online safety laws and regulations (e.g., COPPA, UK AADC, UK OSA, EU DSA, AU SMMA)
Experience working directly with product and engineering teams to assess legal risk and implement compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing regulatory inquiries or government-facing matters related to consumer, privacy, or platform safety issues
Demonstrated experience providing legal advice on technology, internet, or media products and services
Effective communication, legal writing, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated business judgment, client counseling, and strategic thinking skills
Proven track record of delivering results with large-scale, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience making decisions in the face of ambiguity and evolving priorities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Familiarity with age-appropriate design frameworks, parental consent mechanisms, and minor-specific data handling requirements across multiple jurisdictions
In-house legal experience at a consumer technology or social media company with youth-facing products
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
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United States of America:$170,000/year to $237,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
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