Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Privacy Defense, Incidents and Regulatory Investigations

Mountain View, CAOnsiteFull Time$252,000–$351,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

JD
LL.B
admitted to the bar
attorney-level experience
legal
regulatory
litigation
regulatory risk

Nice to have

incident response
privacy
data security
consumer protection
regulators
State Attorneys General

Role summary

Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Privacy Defense, Incidents and Regulatory Investigations will join a Global team focused on managing, supporting, and responding to data incidents. This role involves close collaboration with various internal teams and external regulators to address high-risk privacy matters. Responsibilities include leading incident responses, consulting on regulatory inquiries, investigations, litigation, and enforcement actions, and overseeing the production of information for external submissions. The position requires significant legal and regulatory experience, particularly in privacy and risk management within the technology sector.

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.

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