Associate General Counsel, AML HEx & Financial Compliance at Meta in Menlo Park, California

Job Description:

Meta seeks a highly motivated team player to serve as Associate General Counsel, Anti-Money Laundering, Human Exploitation & Financial Compliance. This position will play a key role in advising on Meta's compliance program across Meta, Meta's apps and products, and Meta's transactions, in particular with respect to (i) money laundering and financial crimes risks; and (ii) human exploitation & adjacent harms (e.g., sex trafficking, forced labor, sextortion). This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Associate General Counsel, AML HEx & Financial Compliance Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support for product and second line compliance teams with respect to our compliance obligations under US and other laws


• Collaborate and align with relevant functions within Legal, Product, and Policy to optimize, draft, review and implement compliance policies, processes, controls, remediations, and training


• Support second line monitoring and testing teams as they evaluate controls


• Advise on exploitation and compliance risks for product and supplier operations, and third-party oversight and monitoring


• Support internal compliance investigations, risk assessments, and audits


• Undertake special projects and support other payments or HEx compliance program initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar


• 8+ years of relevant experience with financial crimes or user welfare laws, second line compliance or programmatic compliance design at a law firm or in-house with a multinational corporation

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-house and/or government experience preferred


• Experience providing practical and effective advice in a fast-paced environment


• Interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality


• Proven experience presenting and communicating to audiences


• Experience drafting controls and remediations and with data-driven metrics

About 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.



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. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.


$226,000/year to $304,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits


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. Apply Now