Associate General Counsel jobs in Washington

Associate General Counsel, Product Responsibilities:

• Drive high-profile and high-impact projects involving legal analysis and compliance with cross-functional stakeholders across WhatsApp’s business, policy, legal, communications, security, and other cross-functional teams, covering many subject areas, including consumer and data protection laws and regulations
• Oversee outside counsel relationships
• Lead across and coordinate with public policy and communications colleagues on external communication, policy development, and enforcement decisions
• Directly set the strategy and vision for advising and partnering with business teams
• Directly manage client relationships with business leaders

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree or equivalent, and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 8 years of legal experience
• Experience working independently and cross-functionally
• Experience prioritizing work and providing advice in a fast-paced environment
• Proven problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior in-house experience at a technology company, preferably with a focus on monetizing consumer and business services, including e-commerce, payments, or advertising
• Experience advising clients on risk mitigation across technology product platforms
• Experience in product counseling role, building and supporting products
• Privacy experience, including familiarity with international data protection frameworks