Meta Platforms, Inc.

Associate General Counsel, Civil Litigation

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Berlin, Germany·United Kingdom
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2 weeks ago

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Description

Meta is seeking an experienced litigator as Associate General Counsel, Civil Litigation, to lead a broad docket of complex civil disputes with a focus on privacy and GDPR matters in collective redress, class and representative actions, and cross-border litigation. The counsel develops and executes litigation strategy across German courts and international forums, manages outside counsel and budgets, and advises internal stakeholders on litigation risk. The role also covers pre-litigation dispute resolution, interim relief and injunctions, settlement strategy and monitoring developments in German and EU civil procedure. Candidates must be qualified to practise law in Germany with around 8 years of post-qualification civil litigation experience and be fluent in German and English.

Requirements

  • Law degree or equivalent certificate and licence to practise law in the assigned work location, including a current practising certificate or bar registration where required
  • Qualified to practise law in Germany with approximately 8 years of post-qualification experience in complex civil litigation in Germany
  • Substantial cross-jurisdictional experience managing parallel or related proceedings in other EU or international forums
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Track record of effective written and oral advocacy
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a technology-driven environment with shifting priorities and time-sensitive deadlines

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

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📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
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Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Also in United Kingdom

The world's largest social media conglomerate, operating Facebook (~3.07B MAU), Instagram (~2B MAU), WhatsApp (3B+ MAU), Messenger, and Threads (320M+ MAU), collectively reaching 3.98 billion monthly active people. Generates $201 billion in annual revenue (FY 2025), overwhelmingly from digital advertising. Also builds virtual/mixed reality hardware (Meta Quest), AI-powered smart glasses (Ray-Ban Meta), and leads open-source AI development with PyTorch and Llama large language models. Meta AI assistant surpassed 1 billion monthly active users in 2025.

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€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.