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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laws and other compliance obligations into requirements for Compliance, Business, Product, and Engineering teams.

• Provide legal advice on compliance programs and policies to help mitigate risk.

• Manage government and regulator discussions, negotiations, and disclosures on compliance readiness efforts.

Minimum qualifications

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

• 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.

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

Preferred qualifications

• 10 years of experience in legal, regulatory, or corporate compliance.

• Experience engaging with regulators, including state attorneys general, federal trade commission, department of justice, and global data protection or consumer protection authorities.

• Experience in developing and evaluating programs ensuring products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitment.

• Understanding of complex technical issues within fast-paced technology companies to provide actionable, precise legal guidance on product design and safety.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and investigative skills while managing complex projects and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams to drive integrity.