Central Advisory and Governance Counsel

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 252,000 - 351,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation)

Sick leave

Job summary

Google seeks a Central Advisory and Governance Counsel to guide the Compliance Program across Alphabet. You will report to the Director of Central Advisory and Governance and help ensure risk management and regulatory compliance, supporting reporting and governance materials.

US base with compensation including a base salary, 25% bonus target, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Individual pay reflects experience and education.

Qualifications

• JD/LL.B. or equivalent law degree with bar admission or in-house status.
• 7 years attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or law firm.
• 7 years advising on compliance, regulatory affairs, or governance in tech.
• Admitted to the bar in the state of employment or equivalent status.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance programs, standards, and governance elements per regulations.
• Develop frameworks and taxonomies to standardize cross-company compliance efforts.
• Support governance bodies, prepare reporting frameworks and trend analyses.
• Serve as Regulatory Affairs partner for Internal Audit and monitoring programs.
• Provide legal advice on settlements, consent decrees, litigation and enforcement orders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Legal counsel

Regulatory affairs

Risk management

Education

J.D./LL.B. or equivalent

Job description

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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 (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• 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: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• 7 years of experience providing legal advice pertaining to compliance, regulatory affairs, or corporate governance within a tech environment.
• 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

• Experience advising internal or external oversight compliance governance bodies, including preparing materials for executive-level meetings.
• Experience with compliance program design, regulatory investigations, audit processes, shareholder litigation, or regulatory settlements.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and partnering effectively with stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Experience working with technology companies and an ability to understand complex technical issues and technical risk domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to simplify complex regulatory issues.

About the job

As a Central Advisory and Governance Counsel, you will join a team that provides legal and compliance guidance to support the functioning of the Alphabet-wide Compliance Program. Reporting to the Director of Central Advisory and Governance, this role involves helping ensure reporting, risk management, and compliance with high- and critical-risk regulations. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $252000 - $351000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Advise on compliance programs, standards, and foundational program elements (e.g., program scope, function, and operation) based on regulatory requirements and guidance.
• Develop and implement frameworks, prioritization models, and compliance taxonomies to help standardize and track cross-company compliance efforts.
• Support internal management and external oversight governance bodies, including advising on board and governance documentation and materials, preparing executive/management reporting frameworks, and accurately identifying trends to guide oversight.
• Serve as a key Regulatory Affairs partner and advisor on Internal Audit processes, Compliance Monitoring and Assurance, and non-regulatory audit programs.
• Provide legal and compliance advice on requirements originating from regulatory settlements, consent decrees, litigation, shareholder demands, and enforcement orders.

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.