Associate Product Counsel, Geo

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Corporate Counsel in Chicago, IL to address complex legal issues related to product development. The role requires experience in advising technology teams on legal matters. Responsibilities include designing compliance strategies and working with various departments. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $210,000–$312,000, along with bonuses and equity. Interested candidates should have a JD or equivalent degree and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or authorized to practice law in Illinois.
• Experience advising technology product teams on legal and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise product teams on legal issues related to product development.
• Design and implement strategies for compliance with global legal requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on regulatory affairs.

Skills

Legal advisory

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

JD, LL.B., or equivalent degree

Job description

The application window will be open until at least January 20, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Austin, TX, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Boulder, CO, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 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.
• 3 years of attorney‑level experience in government, in‑house, or at a law firm.
• Experience advising technology product teams or business teams on legal and regulatory issues.

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of privacy or competition law.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and on their own.
• Excellent investigative, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to understand and explain legal issues clearly and concisely, including to product and business leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a changing 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 Geo Product Counsel team supports product development and regulatory compliance for the Geo product area, which includes Google Maps, Street View, Waze, Google Earth, the Google Maps Platform, and Sustainability. 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.

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

• Advise product, engineering, and business teams on a range of legal issues related to product development for Google Maps and other Geo products, including privacy, competition, and content regulation.
• Design and implement strategies for compliance with global, legal, and regulatory requirements, and respond to emerging legal issues.
• Collaborate with commercial counsel working on agreements with Google partners and customers.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams, including Regulatory Affairs, Risk, Compliance and Integrity, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Public Relations (PR), and Trust and Safety.

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.