Lead Counsel, Regulatory

Meta is seeking a Lead Counsel, Regulatory to join our Legal team in Brazil. This role will provide strategic legal advice on regulatory matters affecting Meta's products and services in the region. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, support compliance initiatives, and represent the company in regulatory proceedings.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on regulatory matters, including AI, privacy, consumer protection, telecommunications and digital services regulations in Brazil and Latin America
Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and assess their impact on Meta's business operations
Develop and implement regulatory compliance strategies in collaboration with policy, product, and business teams
Represent Meta in interactions with regulatory authorities and in administrative proceedings
Draft and review regulatory filings, responses to regulatory inquiries, and compliance documentation
Advise on regulatory aspects of product launches and business initiatives
Collaborate with external counsel on regulatory matters and litigation support as needed

Qualifications

Meta requires all employed attorneys to have a law degree or equivalent certificate to permit the practice of law and be appropriately licensed and authorized to practice law for the company in their assigned work location. Unless prohibited under local law, an attorney must hold a current practicing certificate (including where required from the relevant authority in the jurisdiction of the assigned work location) or the local law equivalent bar registration or license as may be applicable
5+ years of experience advising on technology regulatory matters, administrative proceedings, or government affairs
Law degree and active bar membership in Brazil (OAB)
Experience advising on regulatory compliance and engaging with regulatory authorities
Experience working in-house or at a law firm on regulatory matters
Communication skills in Portuguese and English, as the role supports regulatory matters in Brazil and engages with English-speaking cross-functional teams Background in AI, privacy, administrative law, or technology regulation
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience managing external counsel and regulatory proceedings
Spanish language skills, as the role may support regulatory matters across Latin America
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Familiarity with data protection regulations and consumer protection frameworks
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Experience with contentious regulatory matters and administrative litigation
Experience advising technology or internet companies on regulatory issues