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Exciting job Opportunity at Meta
Meta, a leading organization in the legal industry, is seeking a talented Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to join their team in Los Angeles, Ca. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional to advance their career in Legal.
Position Overview
- Position: Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment
- Company: Meta
- Location: Los Angeles, Ca
- Type: Job
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Experience Level:
- Practice Area: Legal
- Compensation: $198,000 - $266,000/year
About the Role
This Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment position offers an outstanding opportunity to work with Meta's dynamic legal team. The role involves:
Meta’s Employment Law group is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment to provide advice and counsel to, and strategically manage employment law litigation for, client groups within Meta’s various business organizations. Our ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to work extended hours, across different time zones when necessary. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic legal team and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment Responsibilities
- Provide counseling and support to HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Business Partners, and the business on employee terminations, performance management, investigations, accommodations, compensation, reorganizations and other employment-related matters
- Coordinate and manage employment related projects, including internal process reviews and program roll-outs and implementation
- Draft and edit employment-related documents, correspondence, agreements and processes
- Manage legal risks and provide solutions for resolving employment disputes
- Participate in the creation and delivery of trainings related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager trainings on a variety of topics
- Manage and drive strategy on pre-litigation and litigation matters
Minimum Qualifications
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)
- Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)
- 8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience
- Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills
- Experience with state and federal employment law and advising and counseling clients on such laws
- Employment litigation experience
- Experience coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects
- Effective communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- In-house legal department experience
- Tech company experience
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information.
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.
$198,000/year to $266,000/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. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements and Qualifications
Why Join Meta?
Meta offers an exceptional work environment where legal professionals can thrive and grow their careers. Benefits of joining their team include:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful cases
- Work-life balance initiatives
How to Apply
If you're interested in this exciting Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment opportunity at Meta, we encourage you to apply through LegalAlphabet. This position offers excellent career growth potential and the chance to work with a respected legal organization.
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