Legal Counsel Vacancy at Facebook

Facebook is sought a talented and flexible generalist Legal Counsel in India to join the APAC legal team who will be supporting Facebook’s APAC operations advising internal clients on issues relating to a broad range of subject matter. The Candidate is expected to be diligent and proactive,   brings excellent business judgment, project management and strategic thinking, must have stakeholder management experience and   must have the ability to work both cross-functionally and independently, as the situation may require.

This is a full-time position based in Hyderabad or Delhi. The position will report to the Associate General Counsel based in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities

1. Advisory, compliance and project management responsibility with regard to a broad range of legal subjects including local regulations, tax, employment, litigation and corporate governance
2. Coordinate and collaborate with legal and cross-functional team members in APAC and global HQ
3. Participation in other projects across APAC as directed

Essential Requirements

1. LLB or JD and excellent academic credentials from a top law school
2. Minimum of 6 years legal experience with at least 3 years at a top-tier Indian law firm
3. In-house experience in India at a US-headquartered technology company a plus
4. Demonstrated experience advising clients in a wide variety of subject matter, including corporate, regulatory, privacy, tax and employment law
5. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under pressure
6. Must be flexible and work extended hours when necessary to complete projects in a timely fashion
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management
8. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
9. Experience with telecom regulatory matters highly advantageous
10. Exercise good judgment and provide practical solutions
11. Open to travel as and when required
12. Compensation based on experience and includes equity compensation.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online .Click here to apply.

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HT to Bar & Bench.