Associate General Counsel, AI Partnerships - Austin
21 hours ago

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Meta is seeking an experienced technology transactions attorney to join our Business Partnerships Legal team. This role is pivotal in supporting high-priority, complex technology transactions that drive Meta's AI research, products, and services.
You will be a key legal partner for the AI Partnerships & business development team, working on time-sensitive projects, including 0→1 initiatives and sophisticated licensing deals that go beyond routine data agreements.
The specific areas of focus and responsibilities will evolve with company priorities, emerging legal issues, and the changing regulatory and competitive landscape.
Required SkillsAssociate General Counsel, AI Partnerships 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
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (or equivalent international qualification)
Demonstrated business judgment and client counseling experience
Experience drafting and negotiating strategic, high-value, non-routine technology licensing agreements
Effective communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Public Compensation
$202,000/year to $274,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry:
Internet
Equal Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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