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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 in commercial contracting.
• 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 contract, privacy, IP, or employment law issues in a technology context.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and enthusiasm to leverage cutting-edge developments in AI to enable smarter and more efficient work processes.
• Desire to find flexible, creative solutions to complex and difficult challenges, and work in a fast-moving environment.

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.
ProLegal (Procurement Legal) is a global team of experienced deal lawyers and client advisors focused on powering Google's business and protecting the company's interests. ProLegal oversees a critical portfolio of cross-company procurement contracting, strategic partnership deals, and high-impact client counseling on enterprise-wide operations.
ProLegal guides teams across Google to achieve key business objectives by deploying our expertise on large-scale deals and related counseling support to drive Google's success across the entire business-providing trusted strategic advice, drafting complex agreements, leading negotiations, and collaborating with cross-functional experts and stakeholders. ProLegal's role is central to enabling Google's global operations, accelerating strategic AI growth, facilitating crucial business opportunities, managing compliance and security risks, and leading innovative and scalable dealmaking for Google.
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 $218,000-$315,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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

• Structure, draft, and negotiate high-value, complex commercial agreements for Google's largest and most strategic supplier relationships, including cutting-edge technology and enterprise services engagements.
• Advise business clients and leadership pragmatically on legal issues and contracting approaches impacting enterprise-wide, global operations.
• Partner closely with cross-functional experts across compliance, privacy and information security, employment, and tax to deliver unified, holistic risk management strategies on major deals.
• Drive the continuous evolution of legal operations, deal processes, and company policies, including through the application of AI tools.

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