Associate General Counsel, Civil Litigation

About the Role: Associate General Counsel, Civil Litigation at Meta

Meta is seeking a highly proactive and experienced litigator to join as an Associate General Counsel, Civil Litigation. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading and managing a diverse docket of complex civil disputes, with a strong focus on privacy law and GDPR-related matters, particularly within the context of collective redress actions such as class and representative-style proceedings, as well as multi-party and cross-border litigation.

You will be instrumental in developing and executing robust litigation strategies across German courts and various international forums. A key aspect of this position involves advising internal stakeholders on litigation risks and coordinating closely with cross-functional partners across Legal, Compliance, Policy, and relevant business units. The ideal candidate will possess specific expertise in the German legal system, although the role offers flexibility for candidates to be based in London, Dublin, or Berlin.

Associate General Counsel, Civil Litigation Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end litigation strategy and execution for complex civil matters within Germany and across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrate expertise in privacy and GDPR-related litigation, leading collective actions, including representative and model proceedings, and coordinating global strategies for multi-jurisdictional cases.
• Manage external counsel effectively to ensure high-quality work, align litigation strategies with business objectives, and maintain consistent legal positions across related matters.
• Advise on pre-litigation dispute resolution, manage interim relief and injunction practices, and structure effective settlement strategies when appropriate.
• Provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders on litigation risk and strategy, partnering with Product, Operations, Policy, and Communications teams.
• Oversee matter budgets, reporting, and governance, ensuring timely updates and clear communication to leadership.
• Monitor legal developments in German and EU civil procedure and litigation regimes, translating these into actionable guidance for the business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Law degree or equivalent certificate permitting the practice of law, and appropriate licensing to practice in the assigned work location.
• 8+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Qualified lawyer in the EU.
• Fluency in both German and English languages.
• Extensive experience with complex civil litigation in Germany and substantial cross-jurisdictional experience managing parallel or related proceedings in other EU or international forums.
• In-depth experience with German civil procedure and evidence rules.
• Proven ability to navigate EU-level collective redress frameworks with a practical, business-oriented approach to resolving complex disputes efficiently and accurately.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Experience with content, integrity, and competition law, particularly as it relates to technology companies.
• Strong advocacy skills and a track record of successful litigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AI literacy and proficiency as it applies to legal work.

Key skills/competency:

• Civil Litigation
• Privacy Law
• GDPR
• Collective Redress
• German Legal System
• Cross-border Litigation
• Litigation Strategy
• Outside Counsel Management
• EU Civil Procedure
• Risk Management