Associate, Corporate Counsel, Ethics and Business Integrity

Google; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 217,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus program

Benefits

Job summary

Google seeks a Corporate Counsel to address political law compliance and ethics issues across US operations. You will work with public policy, commercial legal, and product teams to deliver practical legal guidance and scalable compliance programs.

The role emphasizes proactive risk assessment and cross-functional collaboration to move information law forward while maintaining high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Must have JD/LL.B. or equivalent and bar admission in the state where the role is located.
• At least 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or law firm.
• Experience with political law enforcement and compliance issues, including gift rules.
• Authorized to practice law in the relevant US jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of political law compliance programs with focus on US laws.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice to stakeholders across Google.
• Design and manage scalable compliance processes and training.
• Assist with other compliance programs as requested.

Skills

Attorney experience

Political law compliance

In-house/government/law firm

Campaign finance knowledge

Ambiguity navigation

Multitasking

Education

JD/LL.B. or equivalent

Bar admission in US

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

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 with political law enforcement and compliance issues, with particular focus on federal, state, and local gift rules.
• 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:

• 5 years of compliance experience working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• In-house experience building risk-based US political law compliance programs for a significant number of users.
• Experience with campaign finance laws, including advising on contributions, corporate activity, and political committees.
• Ability to navigate ambiguities and find creative, risk-based solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage numerous simultaneous projects under time-sensitive constraints.
• A commitment to professionalism and collegiality, along with the ability to grow in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

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.

The mission of the Ethics and Business Integrity team is to ensure trust in Alphabet and help employees and users around the world by promoting ethical business culture and practices, innovation with integrity and risk-based compliance.

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

US: $217000 - $314000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Assist in all aspects of the political law compliance programs, with particular focus on US federal, state, and local laws pertaining to government ethics. Assist in compliance with US and global lobbying laws.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice to a broad array of stakeholders across Google, including public policy, commercial legal, and product teams.
• Design and manage user-focused and scalable compliance processes and training.
• Assist with other compliance programs as requested.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.