Corporate Counsel — Quantum AI (Hardware & Software)

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an adept legal counsel with experience advising on computing hardware and software paradigms. You will work with product managers, engineers and researchers to support the Google Quantum AI team’s scaling efforts and the goal of building practical, error-corrected quantum machines.

You will counsel quantum products end-to-end—from research and development to launch—across privacy, IP, security and competition, partnering with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or authorized to practice law in the posting state.
• 3 years of relevant legal experience advising on science and technology, product liability, privacy, regulatory compliance, IP, or hardware/software paradigms.

Responsibilities

• Provide solution-oriented legal advice to teams including engineering, product management, operations, and business development from the initial stages of product research and development to launch and beyond.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws/regulations dealing with IP, security, marketing, competition, privacy, and consumer protection.
• Partner with research and product teams and IP counsel to support the development and operationalization of product and IP strategy across the quantum hardware and software lifecycle.
• Draft, review and discuss a variety of complex agreements governing industry and academic partnerships, supply chain and operations, or investments.
• Serve as a trusted partner to Quantum AI product, engineering, business, and other cross-functional teams on strategy and execution in complex legal areas.

Skills

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Legal strategy for AI/quantum

Education

JD/LL.B. or equivalent

Bar admission in position state

Job description

Google is seeking an adept legal counsel with experience advising on computing hardware and software paradigms. You will work with product managers, engineers and researchers to support the Google Quantum AI team’s scaling efforts and the goal of building practical, error-corrected quantum machines.

You will counsel quantum products end-to-end—from research and development to launch—across privacy, IP, security and competition, partnering with cross‑functional teams.