Regulatory Counsel, Content and AI

Google Inc.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 239,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Regulatory Counsel for Content and AI in Seattle, WA. This role requires extensive legal expertise, particularly in compliance within the evolving AI landscape. Candidates should have significant experience in engaging with regulators and understanding laws regarding content moderation. This position offers a competitive salary range of $239,000-$337,000 plus bonuses and equity.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 7 years of attorney-level experience in relevant legal fields.
• Proficient in areas of law governing content moderation and AI.

Responsibilities

• Interpret laws and compliance requirements for various teams.
• Manage discussions and negotiations with regulators.
• Advise on legal compliance programs to mitigate risk.

Skills

Legal compliance

Regulatory engagement

Experience with content moderation laws

Education

Admitted to the bar

Job description

Overview

Google is hiring a Regulatory Counsel, Content and AI. This role may be located in Washington D.C., DC, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA, or in Playa Vista, CA campus.

Preferred locations

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; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• 7 years of experience with legal, regulatory, or corporate compliance, including addressing, minimizing, and avoiding regulatory risk.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in engaging with regulators, including State attorneys general, Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, and global digital media, content, or consumer protection authorities.
• Experience with laws/regulations governing content moderation, secondary/intermediary liability, notice-and-takedown procedures, consumer protection, or related areas of law, including advising on section 230, free speech protections, the Communications Decency Act, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, EU Digital Services Act, UK and Australia Online Safety Acts, and online child protection laws.
• Experience advising on laws/regulations governing AI models and systems, like the EU AI Act, US state legislation, executive orders and related global legislation.

About the job

As Regulatory Counsel, Content and AI, you will join a global team that provides subject matter expertise and engages with regulators, academics, and others to consider the role of Content and AI law in the changing economy, the development of new technology such as Artificial Intelligence, and passage of new laws and regulations. The role involves interpreting laws, regulatory engagement, advising product areas on new regulatory requirements, partnering with a variety of internal stakeholders across the company to advise on compliance solutions and mitigate risk, and helping communicate our compliance externally.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $239,000-$337,000 + 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.

Compensation and benefits

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

• Interpret laws and other compliance obligations into requirements for Compliance, Business, Product, and Engineering teams.
• Provide legal advice on compliance programs and policies to help mitigate risk.
• Manage government and regulator discussions, negotiations, and disclosures on compliance readiness efforts.

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