Meta seeks a commercial transactions lawyer who can effectively prioritize and manage work in a dynamic environment and can drive the execution of contracts to support the network infrastructure team in the Asia-Pacific region.In this role, you will handle negotiations for the build out and operation of infrastructure that is critical to Meta's services, business, and AI aspirations. You will work closely with legal colleagues from various areas, tax, finance, and other teams to ensure our contracts are well-calibrated across relevant areas of risk and are reflective of the company's policies and risk tolerance. To succeed in this role, you will need to be able to manage competing priorities, have experience communicating complex legal and business matters clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and be an effective negotiator.Associate General Counsel, Infrastructure & Telecom Responsibilities:Structure, draft, and negotiate a broad range of agreements in support of the expansion of Meta's network infrastructure, including subsea cable system project documents (e.g., joint build agreements, system supply contracts). General Terms and Conditions for telecommunications services, colocation agreements, and dark fibre leases and IRUsUse AI tools to leverage your capabilities and enhance productivityCollaborate with other internal teams (e.g., Finance, Tax, Compliance) and external counsel to structure contract documentation to meet deployment needsDevelop and maintain effective relationships with key clients and cross-functional partnersProvide practical business and legal advice aligned with company policies and risk toleranceMinimum 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 applicableMeta requires all employed attorneys to have a law degree or equivalent certification 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 applicableA law degree and a practicing certificate (or an equivalent), in a common law jurisdiction8+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial transactions, infrastructure, or telecommunications lawExperience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating technical infrastructure and/or telecommunications agreementsStrong drafting and negotiation skills, along with excellent business judgment and strategic thinking skillsExperience working on cross-border transactions in the Asia-Pacific regionFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks governing telecommunications and network infrastructure in APAC marketsDiligent, well-organized, and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressureExperience building and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, cross-functional partners, and external counsel across multiple jurisdictionsExperience using AI tools to enhance legal workflows, such as contract drafting, research, or reviewPreferred Qualifications:Experience in managing and coordinating with external counsel across multiple jurisdictionsDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesPrior in-house experience at a technology or telecommunications companyExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Experience with submarine cable systems, data center infrastructure, or large-scale network deployment projectsAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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