Minimum qualifications:
- JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
- Experience with network/submarine cable infrastructure.
- 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.
- Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for the build, procurement and operation of technical infrastructure related projects.
- Experience advising on telecommunications regulations and US FCC licensing process.
- Experience with data center, colocation, dark fiber, submarine cable, energy and other technical infrastructure agreements.
- Effective people skills and a commitment to professionalism and working with others.
- Well-organized and able to manage and execute numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters from complex matters to the routine standard matters across.
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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 Associate Corporate Counsel, you will focus on complex commercial transactions, to build, procure, and operate the infrastructure used to enable Google to deliver its Internet services. This includes agreements and projects involving telecommunications networks, submarine cables, energy and water procurement, and data center acquisitions and operations.
You will perform legal analysis of non-standard issues or situations, complete complex legal assignments independently and advise Google stakeholders on legal options and risks (e.g. deployment of new infrastructure types in new jurisdictions). Based on a deep understanding of the broader legal and regulatory landscape, you promote legal compliance, risk mitigation, and execution. You'll assist with the continuous development of the team and its processes.
You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company.
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 $195,000-$293,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.
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
- Review, draft, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts supporting Google's technical infrastructure procurement and operation. This includes agreements for: network and capacity acquisition, submarine cable projects, data center operations, renewable energy and water procurement.
- Advising on projects and business initiatives to provide solution-oriented practical advice to facilitate infrastructure and energy projects.
- Respond promptly to legal requests from supervising lawyers, program managers, negotiators, and executives.
- Coordinate across internal legal teams on a variety of matters related to technical infrastructure deals and projects.