• Lead Corporate Counsel

    Meta (New York, NY)


    Summary:

    Meta is seeking an experienced Lead Corporate Counsel to join the Legal department’s corporate team.

    Required Skills:

    Lead Corporate Counsel Responsibilities:

    1. Assist with preparation of SEC and other corporate regulatory filings, with emphasis on proxy statements

    2. Advise on complex securities law compliance and disclosure matters, with emphasis on governance and investor-facing disclosures

    3. Support shareholder engagement efforts, including with respect to Rule 14a-8 proposals, and coordination of annual shareholder meeting

    4. Assist in corporate governance matters, including oversight of corporate policies and preparation of board and committee materials

    5. Work with cross-functional teams to build and enhance internal processes

    6. Coordinate with and manage outside corporate counsel

    7. Distill complex legal matters into actionable advice

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    8. J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

    9. 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)

    10. 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house or government experience

    11. Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills

    12. Effective communication skills

    13. Corporate and transactional experience with public companies. Emphasis on SEC and regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and shareholder engagement

    14. Experience leveraging organizational and communication skills and strategic thinking, and experience working both independently and with cross-functional teams

    15. Demonstrated pattern of roles with increasing responsibility

    16. Experience operating independently in a fast-paced environment and work proactively with various teams across the organization, including policy, investor relations, corporate communications, and finance

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred Qualifications:

    17. In-house experience and prior AmLaw 100 law firm experience

    18. Demonstrated experience working on complex securities and corporate matters for Fortune 100 companies

    Public Compensation:

    $167,000/year to $233,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

     

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