Export Legal Counsel

Export Legal Counsel Overview

As an Export Legal Counsel at Google, you will engage with complex legal issues arising from innovative technological advancements, requiring proactive and creative legal guidance. You will be part of a dynamic team of in-house lawyers, collaborating with various departments to address significant legal challenges and influence business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate EMEA export and sanctions laws and regulations to determine their impact on the company’s products and services.
• Collaborate with logistics and operations teams to provide legal guidance that supports the export of physical goods from various EMEA jurisdictions.
• Offer continuous export and sanctions support to various projects and teams, addressing ad hoc queries related to export control and sanctions.
• Stay informed about developments in export control and sanctions across EMEA, analyzing their implications for the company and working cross-functionally to implement necessary changes to the export compliance program.
• Prepare license applications and other governmental filings as required, including completing exporter registrations and drafting and reviewing export-related policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Possession of a JD, LL.B., or equivalent degree, or relevant practical experience.
• Must be admitted to the bar and in good standing, or otherwise authorized to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• Experience managing outside counsel and working in-house is preferred.
• Familiarity with privacy, consumer protection, antitrust, contract, content moderation/safety, or intellectual property law issues in a technology context.
• Practical knowledge and experience with EMEA export controls and sanctions.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range of €158,000 – €161,000 (EUR) plus a target bonus of 20% and equity options.
• Comprehensive benefits package, details of which can be found on Google’s benefits page.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be