Lead Counsel, IP (Copyright)
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Base pay range
$167,000.00/yr - $233,000.00/yr
Meta is seeking a highly motivated team player with a passion for online intellectual property issues – with a particular focus on copyright – to serve as Lead Counsel, IP (Copyright). This role will tackle cutting-edge matters arising from content posted by users on Facebook, Instagram, and Meta’s other services that may infringe third parties’ intellectual property rights. The ideal candidate will have a background in user-generated content, intermediary liability, and copyright laws.
Lead Counsel, IP (Copyright) Responsibilities:
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.
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.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$167,000/year to $233,000/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.
Lead Counsel, IP (Copyright) Responsibilities:
- Advising on the company’s work building policies and technical systems to address copyright issues, engaging with rights holders, advising engineers, and working with business units
- This is a great opportunity to work closely with a variety of cross-functional teams across the company, including operations, product, policy and other legal teams, and handle novel issues in an exciting and fast-past environment
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- 5+ years of relevant experience with intellectual property and intermediary liability issues, from in-house or at a law firm
- Experience with online copyright, trademark, and/or counterfeit issues
- Experience handling work for internet platforms and/or tech companies
- Strong issue-spotting skills and experience to assess legal, practical and business risks
- Experience to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and execute on multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Knowledgeable of relevant copyright laws around the world, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and EU Digital Single Market Directive
- Familiarity with Meta’s IP protection systems, such as Rights Manager, Brand Rights Protection, reporting forms, among others
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.
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.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
$167,000/year to $233,000/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.
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Seniority level
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Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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