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Meta · 15 hours ago

Associate General Counsel, AI Partnerships

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$202K/yr - $274K/yr

8+ years exp

Meta is seeking an experienced technology transactions attorney to join their Business Partnerships Legal team. This role is pivotal in supporting high-priority technology transactions that drive Meta’s AI research and products, providing strategic legal advice and support to the AI Partnerships team.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice and day-to-day support to internal stakeholders, with a focus on the AI Partnerships & Business Development team, and high-impact product initiatives

Serve as legal subject matter specialist on artificial intelligence technology transactions, including advanced licensing, joint development, and strategic collaborations

Draft, negotiate, and close complex AI transactions, including bespoke licensing agreements and technology integrations

Lead and support 0→1 strategic partnerships, enabling new AI-driven products and features from inception to launch

Actively participate on cross-functional teams, collaborating with Product, Engineering, Privacy, Policy, and other Legal teams to address novel legal and regulatory issues in AI

Consult with subject matter experts (e.g., Product counsel, Privacy, Litigation, Compliance, etc.) as needed

Develop scalable processes for evaluating and executing sophisticated partnership opportunities

Qualification

Technology transactionsComplex licensing agreementsAI transactionsJuris Doctor (JD)U.S. state bar membershipClient counselingBusiness judgmentHigh tolerance for ambiguityEffective communicationCollaboration skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution

Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (or equivalent international qualification)

8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house, with experience leading technology transactions and complex licensing agreements

Demonstrated business judgment and client counseling experience

Experience drafting and negotiating strategic, high-value, non-routine technology licensing agreements

Effective communication skills

Preferred

Demonstrated experience with AI transactions, including complex licensing, joint development, and strategic partnerships

Familiarity with global data privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory issues in the AI domain

Prior in-house experience supporting business development teams, product partnerships, advanced product teams, or 0→1 product launches

Experience collaborating at all levels of the business across functions, including leadership and C-suite

High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to create structure and execution plans in a fast-paced environment

10+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm and/or in-house, with experience leading technology transactions and complex licensing agreements