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Minimum qualifications:
- JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- 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.
- 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
- Experience with any of the following: advising companies on compliance with data privacy laws, regulations, or incidents; the legal mechanisms governing the compelled disclosure of user data by US communication service providers such as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act or state equivalents or conducting internal investigations.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience as a state or federal prosecutor, or public defender.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with turnaround and build relationships across relevant stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in public speaking.
As Associate Security Counsel at Google, you work on the legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think differently. You will partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.
20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $210,000-$312,000 + 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.
- Oversee the handling of legal process and requests for user data from government agencies, and work very closely with teams across Google.
- Establish and enforce policies relating to disclosure requests to help advance our principles.
- Communicate with government agencies concerning requirements in particular cases.
- Work on relevant privacy initiatives.
- Support the public policy, legal and communications team in handling data disclosure issues.
- $210,000 - $312,000
