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The application window will be open until at least October 19, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

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 (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, 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.
• 7 years of experience with legal, regulatory and litigation matters, including addressing, minimizing, and avoiding regulatory risk.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with high risk incident response within internet or technology companies, including expertise in privacy, data security, or consumer protection subject matter.
• Experience engaging with regulators, including State Attorneys General (AGs), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and global data protection or consumer protection authorities.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and maintaining programs that ensure products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitments.
• Experience with managing projects and partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with public company boards and their counsel, including special committees and audit committees.
• Experience working with technology companies and ability to understand technical issues.

About The Job

Regulatory Affairs helps the company innovate responsibly and comply with laws around the world. We partner with teams across Global Affairs, Product Areas, and the rest of the company to ensure constructive engagement with governments and regulators while mitigating risk.

As Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Privacy you will join a Global team that addresses the highest and emerging risks pertaining to how we manage, support, and respond to data incidents. You will work closely with Global Affairs, People Operations, Communications, Engineering, and other Investigation teams.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $252000 - $351000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to data incidents. Consult on related regulatory inquiries, investigations, litigation, enforcement actions, and overlapping civil matters.
• Oversee the collection and production of accurate information in external submissions and disclosures.

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 .