Regulatory Counsel, Content, Consumer, Kids and AI

Google Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to ensure compliance with laws while innovating responsibly. The role requires 7 years of attorney-level experience and involves engaging with regulators and managing compliance programs. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of legal obligations. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape laws impacting consumer protection and technology.

Qualifications

• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• Experience engaging with regulators, including content or consumer protection authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape laws and interpret compliance obligations into requirements for teams.
• Provide legal advice on compliance programs and policies.
• Manage government and regulator discussions.

Skills

Legal Advice

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Admitted to the bar

Job description

Regulatory Counsel, Content, Consumer, Kids and AI

Google London, UK

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• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the jurisdiction in which the position is located.
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience engaging with regulators, including content or consumer protection authorities.
• Experience with regulatory compliance, including strategically addressing, minimizing and avoiding regulatory risk in a technology company.
• Experience with managing product launches, developing and maintaining compliance programs that ensure products comply with laws and external commitments, and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, with knowledge of technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, analytical, and investigative skills.

About the job

Regulatory Affairs helps the company innovate responsibly and comply with laws around the world. The team partners with teams across Global Affairs, product areas, and the rest of the company to ensure constructive engagement with governments and regulators while mitigating risk.

As a Regulatory Counsel, you’ll join a global team that provides knowledge and engages with regulators, academics, and others to consider the role of content, consumer protection, kids safety and related AI laws in the changing economy, the development of new technology, and passage of new laws and regulations. The role involves shaping and interpreting laws, partnering with internal stakeholders across the company to mitigate risk and implement compliance programs, and helping communicate compliance externally.

Responsibilities

• Shape laws and interpret 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.

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