Associate Corporate Counsel, Technical Infrastructure, Supply Chain - Google

Kirkland, WA

About the Job

The application window will be open until at least November 22, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.

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 intellectual property or commercial contract law related to any of the following: hardware development, supply chain logistics, contract manufacturing, network and data center acquisition, energy procurement, or data center operations.
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:

Semiconductor experience or software licensing in a technology context.
Knowledge of IP law issues.
Demonstrated ability to complete several simultaneous projects on deadline.
Exceptional people skills and a commitment to professionalism and collegiality.

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.

This role will focus on complex commercial transactions Technical Infrastructure, focusing on Cloud supply chain, including procurement, manufacturing, construction, logistics, and operations. Additionally you may support deals for telecommunications network acquisition, energy and hardware procurement, data center acquisition and operations. The breadth of the client base means that you’ll be exposed to practically every department throughout Google -- and you’ll also be closely involved in the development and launch of new products. You’ll advise our clients on the various legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to commercial deals, and you’ll also assist with the continuous development of the commercial team and its processes.

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 for new hire 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 commercial agreements, including purchase agreements, intellectual property licenses, telecommunications capacity agreements, data center license/leases, inbound services agreements, purchase agreements, colocation agreements, dark fiber agreements, and supply chain and manufacturing agreements for Google’s technologies.
Respond to legal requests from supervising attorneys, product managers, engineers, negotiators, and executives summarizing and communicating legal concepts for successful business application.
Coordinate across internal legal teams on a variety of matters related to operating infrastructure.
Provide strategic counsel for TI business teams, including education and advice to Google’s senior TI management, with focus on Cloud supply chain organizations.
Guide and work closely with internal partners who are advising clients on the legal issues and risks associated with procuring technical infrastructure, commercial contracting risk allocation, regulatory restrictions, and commercial agreements for vendors, partners, and other related matters.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Source : Google