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In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Seattle, WA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA . Minimum qualifications:

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 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.
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• Experience with energy transactions.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for the build, procurement and operation of technical infrastructure related projects.
• Experience with data centers, energy/renewable energy, colocation, dark fiber, and other technical infrastructure agreements.
• Ability to be well-organized, and manage and execute numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Ability to be flexible and work on a broad variety of matters from complex matters to the routine standard matters across.
• Excellent people management skills and a commitment to professionalism and working with others.

About The Job

As Corporate Counsel, you will focus on complex commercial transactions, to build, procure and operate the infrastructure used to enable Google to deliver its internet services, which includes agreements and projects involving data center acquisitions and operations, energy procurement and renewable energy projects, colocation and dark fiber networks, globally.

You will perform legal analysis of non-standard issues or situations, complete complex legal assignments independently and advise Google stakeholders on legal options and risks (e.g., deployment of new infrastructure types in new jurisdictions). Based on an in-depth understanding of the broader legal and regulatory landscape, you promote legal compliance, risk mitigation, and execution. You'll assist with the continuous development of the team and its processes.

You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $239,000-$337,000 + 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

• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements supporting Google’s technical infrastructure procurement and operation. This includes agreements for: data center power and water procurement, data center and colocation agreements, renewable energy agreements, network and capacity acquisition, and submarine cable projects.
• Advise on projects and business initiatives to provide solution-oriented practical advice to facilitate infrastructure and energy projects.
• Respond promptly to legal requests from supervising lawyers, program managers, negotiators and executives.
• Coordinate across internal legal teams on a variety of matters related to technical infrastructure and energy deals and projects.

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 .