Associate Counsel, Commercial & Product for Global Impact

Google; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 217,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation)

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Google.org is seeking an Associate Commercial and Product Counsel to partner on global social impact initiatives and provide end-to-end product counseling for Google.org products and programs.

You will handle complex commercial negotiations, ensure IRS/regulatory compliance, privacy, IP, and open-source matters to enable responsible, scalable giving and volunteering initiatives worldwide.

Qualifications

• J.D., LL.B., or equivalent practical experience.
• Bar admission and in good standing or authorized to practice law in the posting state.
• 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• Experience with commercial and product counseling.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and manage high-risk social impact agreements (grants, sponsorships, collaborations) as well as day-to-day commercial contracts (SaaS, procurement).
• Guide Google.org product and website launches by managing privacy reviews, IP/open-source counseling, and drafting terms of service and FAQs.
• Navigate complex international and U.S. regulations, including IRS tax rules, global nonprofit laws, and data privacy frameworks.
• Partner with specialized legal teams (Employment, Trademark, Real Estate) and Counsel from other product areas to align cross-company initiatives.
• Architect new legal structures for programmatic initiatives (open calls, sub-funding), maintain due diligence standards, and review high-visibility public communications to mitigate brand risks.

Skills

Legal counsel

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Policy analysis

Education

J.D./LL.B./equivalent

Job description

Google.org is seeking an Associate Commercial and Product Counsel to partner on global social impact initiatives and provide end-to-end product counseling for Google.org products and programs.

You will handle complex commercial negotiations, ensure IRS/regulatory compliance, privacy, IP, and open-source matters to enable responsible, scalable giving and volunteering initiatives worldwide.