Associate Product Counsel, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform

Google; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 210,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: 20 days per year

Sick time: 40 hours/year

Maternity leave

Paid holidays: 13 days per year

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal guidance on Generative AI across products. The ideal candidate should hold a JD or equivalent degree with at least 3 years of attorney-level experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside knowledge of privacy laws. The role involves reviewing product launches, advising on regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Competitive compensation includes base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing in the state.
• Knowledge of laws in privacy and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on Generative AI legal requirements.
• Review product launches with cross-functional teams.
• Advise on IP and regulatory matters.

Skills

Attorney-level experience

Experience working on AI related matters

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

JD, LL.B. or equivalent degree

Job description

Benefits

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Seattle, WA, 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 working on AI related matters or products.
• 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

• Knowledge of laws in privacy and intellectual property.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly and concisely to non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced 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 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 Cloud Applications Product Counsel team advises executive leadership on legal issues focused on Generative AI across consumer and enterprise products.

20th century laws don’t always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $210,000-$312,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on how Generative AI is to be implemented with global legal and compliance requirements.
• Review product launches with cross-functional teams on launch approvals.
• Help solve policy, privacy, and security issues.
• Collaborate with other legal and business teams to scale and uplevel AI/ML legal knowledge.
• Advise on IP and regulatory matters.

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.