Global Policy Specialist — Data Disclosure & Investigations

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a Policy Specialist within the Legal Investigations Support (LIS) team to manage user data disclosure requests from government agencies and courts, ensuring compliance and safeguarding privacy. You will coordinate with DDST to translate policy into scalable procedures, handling high-stakes escalations with judgment and efficiency.

You will analyze trends, document findings, and collaborate with legal, policy, and engineering teams to refine guidelines and optimize workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in a policy, legal, trust and safety, or technology environment.
• Experience utilizing and configuring AI, machine learning, or automated data tools to analyze data, extract signals, or build triage workflows.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous, rapidly evolving legal and policy landscapes and handle high-pressure escalations with composure, sound judgment, and a strong bias for action.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, with experience translating complex legal and technical concepts for cross-functional stakeholders.
• A proven track record of prioritizing collective team success and a consistent history of proactively supporting peers to balance workloads and achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and respond to legal requests related to real-world investigations on Google users.
• Apply standard tools, resources, and processes to respond to complex inquiries and escalations from law enforcement agencies, courts, and third-party attorneys.
• Leverage and configure AI/ML tools to extract advanced risk signals, drive operational efficiencies and enhance quality.
• Exercise sound, independent judgment on highly sensitive matters, establishing an intuitive balance between autonomous decision-making and strategic escalations to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Analyze trends, maintain clear documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally with legal, policy, and engineering stakeholders to adapt guidelines and scale internal workflows.

Skills

AI tooling proficiency

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Bias for action

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

AI tooling

Data analysis tools

Job description

Google is seeking a Policy Specialist within the Legal Investigations Support (LIS) team to manage user data disclosure requests from government agencies and courts, ensuring compliance and safeguarding privacy. You will coordinate with DDST to translate policy into scalable procedures, handling high-stakes escalations with judgment and efficiency.

You will analyze trends, document findings, and collaborate with legal, policy, and engineering teams to refine guidelines and optimize workflows