Product Counsel, Core+

Google•Washington, DC

6d•$252,000 - $351,000

About The Position

The Core+ Legal team helps Google build safely, innovate quickly, and work better for everyone: users, developers, and Googlers alike. We partner closely with Core, gTech, and key Business Functions to guide the technologies shaping our future. From powering AI transformations and agentic systems to strengthening privacy, counter-abuse, and cross-product infrastructure, we protect all communities while unlocking the true potential of our products. Together, we make it possible for developers to write exceptional code, Googlers to access great tools, and product teams to deliver cohesive, trusted experiences across Google. As a Product Counsel on the Core+ Legal team, you'll join a collaborative group supporting Core, gTech and key Business Functions. In this role, you'll advise on novel projects and launches that keep Google safe, cohesive, and impactful for users, developers and Googlers. Your work will be varied. You could find yourself advising on responsible AI transformation/agentic development, strengthening privacy protections or detecting novel security threats. Whatever you work on, you'll be transforming how Google operates and helping deliver cohesive, trusted experiences for everyone.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of privacy, consumer protection, antitrust, contract, content moderation/safety, or IP law issues in a technology context.

Responsibilities

Advise on a strategic portfolio of products within Core, gTech or key Business Functions with Google wide impact.
Identify and solve complex issues in areas such as generative AI, agentic development, privacy, IP, open source, competition, content moderation/safety, accessibility, and consumer protection.
Provide risk-calibrated guidance to enable compliance with existing and new laws.
Collaborate with other legal teams, business teams, and cross-functional partners.