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Austin, TX · On-site

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for google legal in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Google Legal job?

A Google Legal job involves providing legal guidance and support to various teams within Google, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Legal professionals at Google work on issues such as privacy, intellectual property, contracts, regulatory compliance, and litigation. They collaborate with product managers, engineers, and policymakers to navigate complex legal challenges while enabling innovation. Google offers legal roles for attorneys, policy experts, compliance professionals, and paralegals across different areas of law.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Google Legal position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Google Legal, you need a robust understanding of corporate law, intellectual property, privacy regulations, and compliance, typically backed by a law degree and relevant bar admission. Familiarity with document management systems, e-discovery tools, and legal research platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis is essential. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are standout soft skills. These abilities ensure that complex legal challenges are managed efficiently and in alignment with Google's global business objectives.

What kinds of projects and day-to-day responsibilities can someone expect in a Google Legal role?

Legal professionals at Google often work on a wide range of projects, including reviewing contracts, analyzing regulatory requirements, advising on product launches, and handling intellectual property matters. Day-to-day tasks may include drafting and negotiating agreements, providing legal advice to different departments, managing compliance issues, or participating in policy discussions with internal stakeholders. The role involves extensive collaboration with engineers, product managers, and executives, making communication and teamwork critical. Working in Google Legal offers exposure to cutting-edge technology issues and the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, global initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Google Legal job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,215 per year, or $23.2 per hour.
Associate Patent Litigation Counsel

Associate Patent Litigation Counsel

Google

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 101 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 209 rated software companies

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X In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees.
Benefits for this role include:
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
  • Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
  • Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
  • Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
  • Holidays: 13 paid days per year

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; Austin, TX, USA.
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.
  • 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
  • Experience with intellectual property litigation and disputes.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings.
  • Experience with the online industry and Google products and technologies.
  • Knowledge of IP law issues in a technology context.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with leadership and management of cases.

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.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $217000 - $315000 (USD) 20% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of intellectual property litigation and disputes, including defining and executing strategy, reviewing all briefing and filings, preparing for depositions and working with witnesses, determining dispute resolution approaches.
  • Draft pleadings and discovery requests, take and defend depositions, and develop the infrastructure required to prevent disputes from arising.
  • Work closely with various Legal, Product and Business team members to provide counseling on intellectual property disputes.
  • Partner with outside counsel to take an active role in intellectual property litigation and disputes.
  • Collaborate with other external in-house counsel and legal organizations on intellectual property dispute and policy matters.

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