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Full Time Senior Lead Counsel in financial services at Meta in Menlo Park, CA | Washington, DC | New York, NY. Apply directly through the link below.

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Employment
Full Time
Location
Menlo Park, CA | Washington, DC | New York, NY
Experience
Senior · 5+ years

Core stack

  • Cross-functional
  • Infrastructure
  • Construction
  • Performance
  • Compliance
  • SOLID
  • AI

Quick answers

  • What are the qualifications?

    Law degree and practicing certificate (or equivalent), in a common law jurisdiction

  • What skills are required?

    Cross-functional, Infrastructure, Construction, Performance, Compliance, SOLID, AI.

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New York City, United States

Meta seeks a highly experienced commercial transactions lawyer who thrives in a deadline- focused environment and can drive execution of contracts to support the network infrastructure team in the US.

In this role, you will handle commercial negotiations and regulatory issues related to the development and operation of communications infrastructure that is critical to Meta’s services, business operations and AI aspirations. You will work closely with legal and cross-functional colleagues from various areas that include, tax, finance, engineering and other teams to ensure our contracts are well-calibrated across relevant areas of risk and are reflective of the company’s policies and risk tolerance.

Responsibilities
Structure, draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements in support of the expansion of Meta’s network infrastructure, including joint build agreements and supply contracts for the construction of fiber-optic cable systems, dark fiber leases and IRUs, colocation, and cloud networking agreements
* Research and analyze state and federal rules and regulations impacting Meta’s network infrastructure projects
* Use AI tools to leverage your performance and enhance productivity
* Collaborate with partner teams (e.g., Finance, Tax, Compliance) and external counsel to ensure contracts meet cross-functional organizational requirements while meeting business timing and commercial needs
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with key clients and cross-functional partners
* Provide well-calibrated, solid and practical business and legal advice

Qualifications
Law degree and practicing certificate (or equivalent), in a common law jurisdiction
* AI native
* 5+ years of experience structuring, drafting and negotiating technical infrastructure and/or telecommunications agreements, as in-house or external counsel
* Solid research, analytical, drafting and negotiation skills along with business judgment and strategic thinking skills
* Diligent, well organized with experience to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
* Experience communicating effectively and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality
* To succeed in this role, you will need to manage competing priorities, have research, analytical and communication skills and be an effective negotiator Telecom network terrestrial and subsea cable commercial transactional experience. telecom regulatory experience

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Location

Menlo Park, CA | Washington, DC | New York, NY

Job type

Full Time

Experience

Senior · 5+ years

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