Regulatory and Litigation Counsel

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.
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10 years of experience with legal, regulatory, and litigation matters, including addressing, minimizing and avoiding regulatory risk.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and maintaining programs that ensure products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitments.
• Experience and understanding of the legal, laws and regulations in APAC.
• Experience engaging with regional regulators and global data protection or consumer protection authorities.
• Excellent communication, time management, problem-solving skills, with the ability to seek to meet the standards of integrity.

About the job

As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting 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 big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to 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.

As a Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, you will join an APAC-based team that leads the strategy for defending the company in responses to governments and regulators. The role involves defining conducting investigations, collection and review of information, and representing the company in engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, litigation, enforcement actions, and overlapping civil matters.
• Lead the collection and production of accurate information in external submissions and disclosures.
• Provide legal advice on government and regulatory audits and exams.