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Posted August 11, 2026

Associate General Counsel, IP Product

Meta
New York, NY Full Time
Compensation: $202,000 to $274,000 Annually
Reference: Meta1953979865250553_3
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Meta seeks a experienced attorney with experience in online intellectual property issues to serve as Associate General Counsel, IP Product.
In this role, you will tackle cutting-edge IP issues on a global scale across Meta's family of apps, products, and services, including AI, Reality Labs, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger. You will be at the forefront of IP law and working on novel issues at the intersection of law and technology. These include development of Meta's AI products and the Metaverse, as well as continued expansion of product offerings across our platforms.
This role will involve counseling and working closely with legal colleagues, as well as product, engineering, policy, operations, and other business teams. You will join a collaborative legal team working on high-impact matters across Meta's products and services.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate company products and features to provide practical and business-focused advice that manages global IP legal risk
  • Advise on issues of direct and secondary liability arising from copyright, trademark, news and other IP and content-related laws (e.g., DMCA, CDA, EU Copyright Directive, DSA)
  • Support the development and expansion of AI products and the Metaverse, and lead on IP legal issues across Reality Labs, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Messenger
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, policy, operations, and other business teams, as well as legal colleagues
  • Work with a global network of outside counsel advising on IP issues

Minimum Qualifications

  • J.D. degree and membership in good-standing in at least one state bar
  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience, either in-house or at a law firm
  • Subject matter expertise in IP and related areas, including copyright and fair use, trademark, rights of publicity, and IP licensing
  • Subject matter expertise in global intermediary liability issues and laws, including DMCA, CDA, EU Copyright Directive, and DSA
  • Experience with the evolving global IP regulatory landscape, including legal developments involving AI, direct and secondary liability, and other new IP laws
  • Experience counseling on IP issues relating to new technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to independently and quickly assess legal, practical, and business risks, and provide clear guidance in connection with the same
  • Demonstrated ability to operate proactively, collaborate, and build cross-functional relationships with legal and business partners

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Familiarity with Meta's products and services, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Reality Labs
  • Experience managing relationships with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience advising on IP issues in the technology or social media industry
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience with AI-related legal matters, including training data, generative AI outputs, and content licensing
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

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.

United States of America: $202,000/year to $274,000/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.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
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