Employment Counsel, Meta

• LLB or equivalent degree
• Qualified lawyer in at least one EMEA jurisdiction with excellent academic credentials
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in labor and employment counselling including some familiarity with employment laws and issues across different EMEA countries, with a willingness to learn in new jurisdictions
• Experience with EMEA compliance policies and procedures
• Experience with coordinating and driving to completion large-scale projects
• Candidate must be a hands-on worker and team-player, practical, results-oriented, and able to partner effectively with cross-functional teams to provide strategic solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Candidates must be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary to connect with colleagues in the U.S., LATAM and across APAC, and to complete projects in a timely fashion
• Willingness and flexibility to travel globally

Desirable

• Facebook is seeking a talented attorney to join as EMEA Employment Counsel in our Employment Law Group
• The position will report to the Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment
• This is a full time position to be based in Facebook's London office
• Advise and provide strategic support to HR Business Partners and business leaders on complicated hires, employee terminations, performance management, disciplinary matters, accommodations, reorganisations, and other employment-related matters
• Interact with and advise leadership to support company initiatives such as diversity strategies, manager development and other employee-related company goals
• Drafting and revising employment related agreements and policies including offer letters, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, employee handbooks, other policies, and other employment related documents, applicable to Facebook’s various global employees
• Collaborate with cross functional partners and other attorneys in the Global Employment Law team on various employee related projects and initiatives
• Participate in creation and delivery of training related to employment law matters, such as harassment training and other manager training on a variety of topics
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters

• Medical, dental and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy
• Medical second opinion service to make sure you get the best care
• Reimbursement for eligible expenses that support physical, mental and financial well-being and family care
• Programs that help with autism care, cancer care and transgender services
• Paid leave for new parents
• Support for family planning, including adoption and surrogacy assistance, and baby cash to help with newborn expenses
• Flexible spending account for dependent care so you can pay care expenses for a child or parent with pre-tax money
• Personalized assistance navigating all of the information, resources and programs available to support your family care needs
• Competitive retirement plan
• Life insurance and survivor support
• Equity awards
• Complimentary access to TurboTax
• On-site or video tax consultations to answer your questions
• Legal support through Hyatt Legal for you and/or your parents if you need it
• Join an employee club—or create your own and build meaningful connections with other people who work at Meta
• Join an employee resource group and be a catalyst for ensuring a fully inclusive environment that provides opportunities for everyone to contribute to Meta's success
• Generous paid time off
• A 30-day paid break every five years
• Leave programs so that you can take the time you need to care for yourself or your family when you need it

Total funding: $2.1bn

In 2021, Facebook announced its name change to Meta and that this holding company would also encompass its apps, including Instagram and Whatsapp. As part of the announcement, Zuckerberg outlined his virtual reality vision and his plans to build the “metaverse”.