Regulatory Senior Counsel and Manager, Privacy Engagement and Advisory, Regulatory Affairs

Google•Washington, DC

7h•$275,000 - $382,000

About The Position

As a Senior Regulatory Counsel and Manager, Privacy Engagement and Advisory, you will join a global team that provides subject matter expertise, develops regulatory compliance programs, and engages with regulators to consider the role of privacy and data protection law in a changing economy, the development of new technology, and the adaptation of user privacy rights. The role involves interpreting laws, partnering with internal stakeholders across the company to mitigate risk, and helping communicate compliance externally. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US compensation is $275,000–$382,000, plus a 25% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

JD, LLB, equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
7 years of experience with legal and regulatory matters, including addressing, minimizing, and avoiding regulatory risk.
Experience advising on global privacy and data protection laws.
Experience managing teams.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing, or otherwise authorized to practice law (for example, registered in-house status) in the state where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

Experience engaging with regulators, including US and global data protection authorities.
Experience developing, evaluating, and maintaining programs that ensure products comply with laws, regulations, and external commitments.
Experience managing projects and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience working with technology companies and understanding complex technical issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and investigative skills.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of lawyers on the Privacy Engagement and Advisory team.
Interpret laws and other compliance obligations into requirements for Compliance, Business, Product, and Engineering teams.
Provide and manage legal advice on compliance programs and policies to help mitigate risk.
Manage escalations on high- or critical-risk regulatory issues in product development or launch.
Participate in government and regulator discussions, negotiations, and disclosures on compliance readiness efforts.