Google

Product Counsel, Core+

Google • $252K — $351K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or a law firm.
  • Admitted to the bar in good standing or authorized to practice law in the relevant state.
  • Strong understanding of technology-related legal issues is preferred.
  • Knowledge of privacy, consumer protection, antitrust, contract, content moderation/safety, or IP law issues in a tech context is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on a strategic portfolio of products impacting the entire organization.
  • Identify and solve complex legal issues in generative AI, privacy, and competition.
  • Provide risk-calibrated legal guidance for compliance with laws.
  • Collaborate with legal teams and cross-functional business partners to ensure alignment.
  • Support novel projects and launches to maintain safety and trust in Google products.

Benefits

  • Extensive educational and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible working location options including D.C., Chicago, or Austin.
  • Participation in a performance-based bonus program.
  • Opportunity to engage in impactful projects influencing the tech landscape.
Full Job Description
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X 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; Chicago, IL, USA; Austin, TX, 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
US: $275000 - $382000 (USD) 25% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

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.

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Size
156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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