Regulatory Counsel, Privacy Advisory and Engagement

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.

Regulatory Affairs helps the company innovate responsibly and comply with laws around the world. We partner with teams across Global Affairs, Product Areas, and the rest of the company to ensure constructive engagement with governments and regulators while mitigating risk.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $252000 - $351000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

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.
• Partner with government affairs and public policy colleagues to advance government and regulator discussions, negotiations, and disclosures on compliance readiness efforts.

Minimum qualifications:

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
  

• Experience in digital regulation including privacy and other data laws, and with UK, European laws and institutions.

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in regulator engagement.
• Familiarity with other EMEA region laws.
• Understanding of privacy adjacent regulations (e.g., EU Digital Services Act, EU AI Act).