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Legal Trainee (Fixed-Term Contract) (English, German)

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Google

Legal Trainee (Fixed-Term Contract) (English, German)

Zurich, Switzerland

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Law from a Swiss University.
  • Ability to communicate in English and German fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Academic curriculum including either data protection, intellectual property, copyright, technology, or media law.
  • Experience working on numerous projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience building relationships and communicating with people at all levels.
  • Experience in a law firm or in a media/technology company.
  • Ability to communicate in French or Italian fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
  • Available to start in between February and March 2025 for a 12 month fixed-term contract.

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About the job

As a Legal Trainee, and part of the regional Google Legal team, you will play an important role in helping us to respond to some of the legal tests of the information age.

In this role, you will get an insight into a variety of legal tests at Google and YouTube, learning to expect the unexpected while promoting the development of internet law in an unconventional environment.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to various legal requests from users and third-parties in relation to Google services and resolve internal escalations.
  • Assist the Legal team in the preparation, management of court actions, and in subsequent analysis.
  • Assist in a variety of projects, such as the localization of new Google Products, marketing assessments, and the review and drafting of agreements.
  • Conduct research on a variety of legal topics and new regulations in the field of privacy, copyright, consumer law, media regulations, advertising, competition law, etc.
  • Participate in the creation and maintenance of internal knowledge databases for the Legal team.

Client-provided location(s): Zürich, Switzerland
Job ID: Google-110228712258970310
Employment Type: Other

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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