About the job

As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.

As Associate Corporate Counsel at Google, you aren't just facilitating transactions; you are a primary legal architect for the physical infrastructure that makes the AI revolution possible. In this role, you will navigate the high-stakes legal frontier of hyperscale data center development, where disruptive technological demands require creative, proactive, and industrially-scaled legal guidance. You will be part of a sophisticated group of in-house lawyers working on projects that challenge you to think beyond traditional real estate frameworks.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives—partnering with technical engineers, energy teams, and finance—to assess legal risks and drive the end-to-end lifecycle of Google’s global infrastructure. From the strategic acquisition of AI-ready sites and the complex construction of next-generation facilities to the long-term management of these mission-critical assets, your work is the foundation for every Google product.

20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $218,000-$315,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, including the negotiation of PSAs, LOIs, MOUs, and complex build-to-suit leases.

• Negotiate and manage real estate financing and credit support structures, including debt facilities, bank/parental guarantees, letters of credit, and associated security instruments.

• Manage a high volume of construction matters and infrastructure development matters, including construction agreements, architectural or design-service agreements, and development agreements.

• Navigate land use and zoning requirements, providing expert guidance on complex regulatory landscapes for large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Manage and coordinate outside counsel.

Minimum qualifications

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.

• 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.

• Experience in commercial real estate law, including leasing, financing, construction, design, or development.

• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience negotiating complex financing structures.

• Experience as lead counsel for large-scale land acquisitions and assemblages, including mastery of complex PSAs, option agreements, and the navigating of zoning and entitlement processes for mission-critical sites.

• Proven track record of managing the legal lifecycle of multi-billion dollar "build-to-suit" projects.

• Deep expertise in negotiating EPC, design-build, and development agreements for specialized infrastructure.