EMEA Export & Sanctions Counsel

Google Ireland Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Ireland Ltd is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead export controls and sanctions matters for EMEA. You will partner with Product, Regulatory, Policy, and Trust teams to craft proactive legal guidance as technology evolves.

You will assess risks, advise on products, and help drive compliant strategies for global exports. This in-house role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and practical, business-minded legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the bar or authorized to practice law in the position's jurisdiction
• Minimum 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or law firm
• Experience working in house and managing outside counsel (preferred)
• Knowledge of privacy, consumer protection, antitrust, contract, content moderation/safety, or IP law in tech context
• Knowledge of EMEA export controls and sanctions (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Analyze EMEA export and sanctions laws and regulations and assess impact on products and services across the Company.
• Work with logistics and operations teams to provide legal advice and support for exporting physical goods from EMEA jurisdictions.
• Provide ongoing export and sanctions support to projects and teams, including ad hoc queries and audits.
• Stay up to date on export control developments across EMEA and adjust guidance and the compliance programme accordingly.
• Prepare license applications, registrations, and export-related policies and procedures.

Skills

Attorney-level experience

In-house experience

Privacy/IP/antitrust knowledge

Education

JD/LL.B. or equivalent

Job description

Google Ireland Ltd is seeking a Corporate Counsel to lead export controls and sanctions matters for EMEA. You will partner with Product, Regulatory, Policy, and Trust teams to craft proactive legal guidance as technology evolves.

You will assess risks, advise on products, and help drive compliant strategies for global exports. This in-house role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and practical, business-minded legal solutions.