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Corporate Counsel, Google Public Sector

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Corporate Counsel, Google Public Sector

Reston, VA

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 with experience in public sector technology contract drafting and negotiation.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with large law firm or technology in-house supporting public sector agreements.
  • Experience in managing customers and clients.
  • Knowledge of how the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement impact cloud sales to government customers.
  • Ability to distill complex topics into easy-to-understand and digest issues.
  • Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment by finding pragmatic and creative ways to support business professionals.
  • Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI).

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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.

In this role, you will support the growing Google Public Sector cloud business, with a focus on transactional, counseling, and compliance issues. You will have experience in supporting direct and indirect public sector transactions, developing agreement strategy, counseling business executives, and managing regulations that apply to federal and state/local government technology procurements.

You will serve as lead lawyer on Google Public Sector channel/partner business transactions (i.e., indirect transactions), partner programs, and related channel compliance issues.

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 $224,000-$319,000 + 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

  • Counsel on engagements with public sector customers. Serve as lead transactions lawyer on agreementswith public sector systems integrators, managed service partners, resellers, distributors, and other channel partners. Review, draft, and negotiate cloud agreements with public sector customers and partners.
  • Collaborate with our government relations team to respond to emerging cloud regulations impacting cybersecurity and public sector cloud offerings.
  • Develop scalable mechanisms to provide legal support to the growing Google Public Sector channel team.
  • Develop controls to support company-wide compliance with channel customer contract commitments. Support compliance with applicable public sector procurement rules, company policies, and applicable law.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal issues and risks impacting the Google cloud pubic sector business. Serve as company-wide subject matter expert in the field of indirect state/local and federal government contracting.

Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA, USA
Job ID: Google-75880234825458374
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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