Legal Counsel • Senior

Who you are

You have a JD, LL.B., or equivalent degree and are admitted to the bar in good standing, with at least 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm. You possess excellent organizational skills and can manage multiple projects under deadline pressure while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities. Your verbal and written communication skills are exceptional, allowing you to articulate complex legal concepts to diverse audiences effectively.

You have experience advising clients on structuring commercial transactions, including agreements related to network capacity and intellectual property ownership frameworks. Your background includes drafting and negotiating various agreements such as services agreements, sales agreements, licenses, and custom development contracts. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.

What you'll do

In this role, you will support the Cloud Global Strategic Initiatives (GSI) team by structuring agreements that establish multi-year partnerships and industry transformation goals with strategic customers. You will lead coordination and execution with other Cloud legal team members, regional legal teams, and legal colleagues from other Product Areas and Bets. Your responsibilities will include briefing the Cloud and Legal executive teams on legal matters and risks, as well as establishing and scaling legal processes and templates to win customers.

You will provide legal advice to teams such as Global Strategic Initiative Leads, Cloud Sales, Engineering, Marketing, and Communications, summarizing and communicating legal concepts and risks in a way that is meaningful for business teams. Additionally, you will advise business clients, finance, and other stakeholders on legal issues, risks, approval processes, and company policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with IP and business strategy.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues in the cloud computing space, contributing to transformative projects that shape the future of technology. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.