Associate Security Counsel, Data Disclosure - Google

Washington D.C., DC

About the Job

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; Kirkland, WA, USA; Seattle, WA, 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 any of the following: compliance with data privacy laws, regulations, or incidents, user data disclosure (such as the electronic communications privacy act or state equivalents), cybersecurity legal issues, or conducting internal investigations.
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:

Experience as a state or federal prosecutor, or public defender.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround, and to build effective relationships across relevant stakeholders.
Ability to work on a broad range of legal matters.
Excellent communication, people management, public speaking and team skills.
Ability to travel.

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.

As an Associate Security Counsel, you will oversee Google’s response to requests for user data from public safety and similar agencies from around the world as part of Google’s Data Disclosure Strategy team in the legal department. This program provides legal subject matter expertise to ensure that user data is managed in a manner consistent with Google’s principles and policies, and governing legal requirements. The team works closely with the compliance team and others across the Google family, including members of the internal security, engineering, product and policy teams, as well as others within the legal department. The fast-paced work is exciting, important and often groundbreaking.

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 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

Oversee the handling of legal process and requests for user data from government agencies, and work very closely with teams across Google.
Establish and enforce policies relating to disclosure requests to help advance our principles.
Communicate with government agencies concerning requirements in particular cases.
Work on relevant Google privacy initiatives.
Support the public policy, legal and communications team in handling data disclosure issues.

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