Meta is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Trademarks to help protect, enforce, and strategically manage some of the world's most recognized brands, including Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This is a senior individual contributor role responsible for executing complex trademark work across clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and portfolio strategy for Meta's family of companies and apps. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Head of Trademarks.Associate General Counsel, Domains, Marketing & Trademarks Legal Responsibilities:Lead trademark clearance, prosecution, and portfolio strategy for designated trademark portfolios, including new product and feature names, logos, and acquired marksDrive enforcement to protect Meta's trademarks from infringing third-party use and registration across global markets, collaborating with cross functional partners and brand protection vendors to address infringement, counterfeiting, and online abuse at scaleProvide trademark counsel to cross-functional partners in marketing, product, engineering, policy, and business teams on brand-related mattersProactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate trademark and brand-related legal risks in a fast-paced, evolving environmentManage and direct outside counsel on trademark prosecution, opposition, cancellation, and litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions, providing direction and quality control on legal strategy and holding firms accountable to service level expectationsAdvise product counsel on trademark licensing matters, including co-branding, partner use of company marks, and licensing structuresNavigate novel legal issues at the intersection of trademarks, intellectual property, marketing, and technologyDevelop and implement scalable processes, guidelines, and training for internal stakeholders on trademark clearance and brand usage, and contribute to the improvement of team tools and workflowsShape trademark filing strategies and enforcement priorities aligned with Meta's global brand objectivesMinimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institutionActive and in good standing bar license in at least one U.S. state or equivalent foreign bar license. Where the jurisdiction of licensure differs from the location in which the role is based, the ability to promptly obtain permission to practice law for Meta in that location8+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including at a law firm, in-house, or in government with significant depth in trademark lawExperience managing global trademark portfolios, including prosecution, clearance, enforcement, and inter partes proceedings before the USPTO and international trademark officesExperience managing outside counsel on trademark mattersDemonstrated ability to independently manage a complex workload and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience handling complex trademark matters in-house at a global technology company, or equivalent experience at a top-tier IP practice serving major brand ownersExperience with trademark strategy in emerging technology areas (AI, XR, hardware)Experience managing trademark litigation matters, including working with outside counsel on enforcement and defenseFamiliarity with domain name matters and related brand protection mechanismsExperience operating at the intersection of trademark, advertising/marketing law, and product counselingExperience with brand protection at scale, including online enforcement and anti-counterfeitingDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesAbout 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@meta.com.$202,000/year to $274,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
