Product Counsel, Core+

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 252,000 - 351,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Holidays

Job summary

Google Core+ Legal seeks a Product Counsel to support Core, gTech and key Business Functions. You will advise on novel projects and launches that keep Google safe, cohesive, and impactful for users, developers and Googlers.

Your work will span responsible AI development, strengthening privacy protections and detecting security threats, helping transform how Google operates for everyone.

Qualifications

• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of the position.
• Knowledge of privacy, consumer protection, antitrust, contract, content moderation/safety, or IP law issues in a technology context (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Advise on a strategic portfolio of products within Core, gTech or key Business Functions with Google wide impact.
• Identify and solve complex issues in areas such as generative AI, agentic development, privacy, IP, open source, competition, content moderation/safety, accessibility, and consumer protection.
• Provide risk-calibrated guidance to enable compliance with existing and new laws.
• Collaborate with other legal teams, business teams, and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Attorney experience

Bar admission

In good standing

Education

JD/LL.B./equivalent

Job description

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: Washington D.C., DC, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, 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.
• 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 privacy, consumer protection, antitrust, contract, content moderation/safety, or IP law issues in a technology context.

About The Job

The Core+ Legal team helps Google build safely, innovate quickly, and work better for everyone: users, developers, and Googlers alike. We partner closely with Core, gTech, and key Business Functions to guide the technologies shaping our future. From powering AI transformations and agentic systems to strengthening privacy, counter-abuse, and cross-product infrastructure, we protect all communities while unlocking the true potential of our products. Together, we make it possible for developers to write exceptional code, Googlers to access great tools, and product teams to deliver cohesive, trusted experiences across Google.

As a Product Counsel on the Core+ Legal team, you'll join a collaborative group supporting Core, gTech and key Business Functions. In this role, you'll advise on novel projects and launches that keep Google safe, cohesive, and impactful for users, developers and Googlers. Your work will be varied. You could find yourself advising on responsible AI transformation/agentic development, strengthening privacy protections or detecting novel security threats. Whatever you work on, you'll be transforming how Google operates and helping deliver cohesive, trusted experiences for everyone.

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 a strategic portfolio of products within Core, gTech or key Business Functions with Google wide impact.
• Identify and solve complex issues in areas such as generative AI, agentic development, privacy, IP, open source, competition, content moderation/safety, accessibility, and consumer protection.
• Provide risk-calibrated guidance to enable compliance with existing and new laws.
• Collaborate with other legal teams, business teams, and cross-functional partners.

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.