Lead Counsel, Cybersecurity Law

Meta is seeking an experienced, highly motivated lawyer to join its global cybersecurity legal team. In this role, you will work on a range of cybersecurity matters across the Meta family of products, including Facebook, Reality Labs, Instagram, and WhatsApp. You will be responsible for supporting and enhancing Meta's comprehensive information security program, managing legal and regulatory cybersecurity risk, and counseling Meta's security teams that protect our users and their data. This position requires someone who can work well with cross-functional partners, navigate ambiguity, and drive forward results in a fast-paced environment. This position is a full-time role based in Singapore and will entail international travel.

Lead Counsel, Cybersecurity Law Responsibilities:

• Support efforts to constantly maintain and enhance Meta's information security posture.
• Guide and drive legal decision-making, balancing global objectives with local considerations.
• Support regulatory compliance and engagement efforts on cybersecurity related matters.
• Counsel teams in developing products with security by design.
• Review and provide guidance on cybersecurity plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D., LLB or an equivalent law degree
• Keen understanding of the political environment and regulatory framework in Singapore and experience engaging with regulators
• 5+ years of practicing attorney experience at a law firm, government, and/or in-house role
• 5+ years of experience working in the field of cybersecurity or data protection or privacy
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated capacity to provide practical solutions
• Knowledge and experience with cybersecurity, data protection, criminal law and procedure, and national security laws
• Experience in drafting and/or executing legal documents (e.g., legal agreements, court submissions)
• Communication and presentation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of practicing experience at an in-house or a government role
• Certifications relevant to the cybersecurity field (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CIPP)
• Experience working with data protection or telecommunications authorities, government cybersecurity or law enforcement agencies, or Internet industry associations

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.

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.