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Litigation Counsel, EMEA Disputes

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Meta

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have a law degree, 1+ years of relevant litigation experience in EMEA, knowledge of internet laws, and the ability to collaborate and adapt to changing priorities.
  • You will manage pre-litigation claims, supervise processes, collaborate with teams, coordinate with stakeholders, oversee external counsel, and develop strategies to mitigate legal risks and improve processes.

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.
  • Qualified lawyer with 1+ years of Post-Qualification Experience in a law firm or in-house.
  • Civil Litigation experience in Germany/UK/Ireland or another EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) jurisdiction is a must and you will have ideally worked across several jurisdictions. If you are in private practice, you should work in a relevant litigation department. If you are an in-house lawyer you should work on litigation as a core part of your role.
  • Familiarity with Internet laws and regulation, including in emerging areas and content-related legislation and a proven record of advising on these.
  • Demonstrated experience to work in a collaborative environment and make sound judgments under tight deadlines with thoroughness and accuracy.
  • Candidates should demonstrate experience in adapting to changing priorities and projects and willing to work on different jurisdictions.
  • Demonstrated experience in collaborating closely with others and showing thoughtful and inclusive collaboration is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Handling pre-litigation claims across EMEA in autonomy, managing all aspects including complex fact-finding, pre-litigation correspondence and ad-hoc requests from partners.
  • Supervise pre-litigation processes across various workstreams and identify strategy adjustments to drive efficiency.
  • Close collaboration with the EMEA-wide disputes team to ensure a unified overall strategy.
  • Partner and coordinate with internal stakeholders such as other legal teams, public policy and communications colleagues, business, operations and product teams.
  • Assist in managing Outside Counsel relationships across EMEA including with a material oversight on costs.
  • Develop strategic approaches to managing legal risks and resolving disputes, being a core partner and actively looking for opportunities to help develop and improve processes and team know-how.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Litigation Counsel position for the EMEA region at Meta?

The primary focus of the Litigation Counsel position is to handle pre-litigation claims across jurisdictions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, specifically managing content and account-level disputes.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The role requires a law degree or equivalent certification to practice law, with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house. Experience in civil litigation in Germany, the UK, Ireland, or another EMEA jurisdiction is a must.

What type of experience should candidates have regarding legal disputes?

Candidates should have experience in civil litigation, ideally across multiple jurisdictions, and should be familiar with internet laws and regulations, particularly in content-related legislation.

What responsibilities does the Litigation Counsel have regarding Outside Counsel?

The Litigation Counsel will assist in managing relationships with Outside Counsel across EMEA, with a focus on overseeing costs and ensuring effective collaboration.

How important is collaboration in this role?

Collaboration is crucial for this role. The Litigation Counsel will work closely with the EMEA-wide disputes team and other internal stakeholders to ensure a unified overall strategy.

Is familiarity with internet laws necessary for this position?

Yes, familiarity with internet laws and regulations, especially in emerging areas and content-related legislation, is necessary for the role.

What skills are critical for success in this position?

Critical skills include the ability to work collaboratively, make sound judgments under tight deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy.

Does the position require travel?

The job description does not explicitly mention travel requirements, but candidates should be open to handling litigation issues across various jurisdictions in the EMEA region.

How does Meta approach diversity in its hiring process?

Meta encourages applications from the widest range of individuals and particularly encourages applications from those who would increase the diversity of the company.

What benefits does Meta offer?

In addition to base compensation, Meta offers a range of benefits which can be learned about in detail through their benefits information.

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2004
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Mission & Purpose

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.