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WhatsApp

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Product
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a law degree, 8+ years of legal experience (5+ in relevant areas), in-house tech experience, product counseling skills, and privacy knowledge, along with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • You will drive legal compliance, oversee outside counsel, coordinate with policy teams, manage client relationships, and enhance strategies for business partnerships across various projects.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 5+ years of legal experience
  • Experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms
  • Experience in product counseling role, building and supporting products
  • Experience working independently and cross-functionally
  • Experience prioritizing work and providing advice in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Solicitor or barrister (qualified to practice law in at least one European jurisdiction or the UK)
  • 8+ years of legal experience
  • Prior in-house experience at a technology company, preferably with a focus on messaging, AI, and growth products in the direct to consumer space
  • Privacy experience, including familiarity with international data protection frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Drive and support high-profile and high-impact projects involving legal analysis and compliance with cross-functional stakeholders across WhatsApp’s business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other cross-functional teams, covering many subject areas, including consumer and data protection laws and regulations
  • Oversee outside counsel relationships
  • Lead across and coordinate with public policy and communications colleagues on external communication, policy development, and enforcement decisions
  • Help to set, implement and improve the strategy and vision for advising and partnering with business teams
  • Directly manage client relationships with the business

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Lead Counsel, Product at WhatsApp?

The primary responsibility is to drive and support high-profile projects involving legal analysis and compliance, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across WhatsApp’s business, policy, legal, communications, and security teams, particularly focusing on consumer and data protection laws and regulations.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this role?

The minimum qualifications include a law degree or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, experience in advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms, experience in product counseling, and proven problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Is prior in-house experience required for this position?

While not required, prior in-house experience at a technology company is preferred, especially with a focus on messaging, AI, and growth products in the direct-to-consumer space.

What type of legal experience is beneficial for the Lead Counsel position?

Beneficial legal experience includes 8+ years of legal experience, privacy experience, and familiarity with international data protection frameworks.

Who will the Lead Counsel work with internally?

The Lead Counsel will work proactively and independently with various teams across the organization, including Product, Engineering, Policy, Communications, and Marketing.

Is a license to practice law required for this role?

Yes, candidates must hold a current practicing certificate or equivalent license to practice law in their assigned work location.

How is compensation determined for this position?

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location, and the details listed only reflect the base compensation, excluding bonuses, equity, or sales incentives.

Does Meta offer benefits to employees in this role?

Yes, Meta offers benefits in addition to base compensation for this role.

What industries should candidates have experience in to qualify for this role?

Candidates should have experience in technology product platforms, particularly in areas related to messaging, AI, and consumer products for direct-to-consumer markets.

Will the Lead Counsel manage outside counsel relationships?

Yes, overseeing outside counsel relationships is a responsibility of the Lead Counsel in this position.

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WhatsApp

Technology
Industry
51-200
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

WhatsApp is a fast, simple and reliable way to talk to anyone in the world. More than 1.5 billion people across 180+ countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere. WhatsApp is not only free but also available on multiple mobile devices and in low connectivity areas — making it accessible and reliable wherever you are. It's a simple and secure way to share your favorite moments, send important information or catch up with a friend. WhatsApp helps people connect and share no matter where they are in the world. For many people in the world WhatsApp is a lifeline. We're looking for engineers, designers, researchers, product managers, technical program managers, customer ops, consumer marketing, and more. Come join our teams and make impact at scale.