Strategic AI Research Counsel

Google; New York (NY); On-site; USD 217,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Google DeepMind is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide proactive and strategic legal counseling to accelerate research and product innovation. You will work closely with DeepMind researchers and cross-functional teams, advising on a range of legal issues and collaborating with outside counsel when needed.

As part of the DeepMind Legal team, you will navigate agreements, risk, compliance, and governance processes while supporting fast-moving progress toward the mission of advancing AI for global

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree required.
• 3 years attorney-level experience at academic/research institution, in-house, or law firm.
• 3 years negotiating research partnerships for a research firm, academic institution, technology company or law firm.
• Bar admission or in-house authorization in the posting state.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with university, commercial or government partners.
• Provide proactive legal counsel to DeepMind functional areas for smooth day-to-day operations.
• Advise across all phases of agreement lifecycle, from shaping to post-sign implementation and compliance.
• Guide AI model development lifecycle from ideation to open release strategy.
• Support OKR tracking, coordinate legal processes, and report on key legal metrics.

Skills

Attorney-level experience

Experience negotiating partnerships

Admitted to bar

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Google DeepMind is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide proactive and strategic legal counseling to accelerate research and product innovation. You will work closely with DeepMind researchers and cross-functional teams, advising on a range of legal issues and collaborating with outside counsel when needed.

As part of the DeepMind Legal team, you will navigate agreements, risk, compliance, and governance processes while supporting fast-moving progress toward the mission of advancing AI for global