Minimum qualifications:
- JD degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in the attorney level.
- 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:
- 10 years of experience in broad-based litigation, including intellectual property and technology matters.
- Experience in broad litigation , including but not limited to examining and defending witnesses, verbal argument, and trial.
- Knowledge of Google's products and technology industry.
- Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Additional Information:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $216,000-$324,000 + 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of litigation disputes, and advise prelitigation disputes, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation.
- Work closely with various legal, product, engineering and business team members to provide counseling on litigation disputes.
- Partner with outside counsel to take an active role in litigation disputes.
- Collaborate with other external in-house counsel and legal organizations on litigation and policy matters.
