Counsel, EMEA Disputes

Dublin or London

Meta is seeking a highly motivated lawyer to serve as counsel for the EMEA region. The position will support investigations, litigation and engagement under various content-focused laws. The role requires good judgment, a strong work ethic, and a keen interest in learning about new technologies and areas of the law. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and work on novel issues in a fast-paced environment.

Counsel, EMEA Disputes Responsibilities

Supporting engagement and litigation strategy in contentious regulatory matters relating to content-focused laws across the EMEA region, including but not limited to the Digital Services Act, UK Online Safety Act, and the Irish OSMRA;
Responding to regulatory inquiries, including running internal fact-finding investigations with partners across different teams and drafting responses based on such investigations;
Partnering with key internal stakeholders such as policy and communications colleagues, business and product teams, operational teams and regional leadership;
Supervising and directing external counsel on multiple legal matters;
Setting up and/or improving internal procedures and know-how;
Engage proactively in cross functional teams to provide internal legal advice across subject areas.

Minimum Qualifications

EU- or UK-qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE in a law firm or relevant in-house or regulatory experience;
Demonstrated litigation and/or regulatory experience, including experience dealing with contentious matters, regulatory inquiries, investigations, and/or litigation, ideally across multiple jurisdictions;
Demonstrated understanding and experience of content-related laws including the EU Digital Services Act, the UK Online Safety Act, the Irish OSMRA, and other relevant regulations throughout EMEA;
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and work with, manage, and coordinate colleagues, internal stakeholders, and the business;
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.