Associate Product Counsel, Search Ads and Commerce

Associate Product Counsel, Search Ads and Commerce Google – Washington D.C., DC, USA Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at 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 Qualifications Admitted to the bar and in good standing in the state in which the position is located, or otherwise authorized to practice law. 3 years of relevant attorney experience in product, intellectual property, privacy, antitrust, or commercial law. Preferred Qualifications Experience providing legal advice from product development to launch. Knowledge of local privacy and data security laws. Insights on privacy, consumer protection, antitrust, contract, content moderation/safety, or IP law issues in a technology context. Ability to work collaboratively and strategically with excellent decision‑making skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly in writing and in meetings. About the Job The Search Ads Product Counsel team consists of lawyers who provide legal advice to product managers and engineers in Google’s Search Ads, Ads on Google Experiences (SAGE), and Google Shopping business lines. The team supports products such as search ads, shopping ads, organic shopping, and AdSense for Search across Google’s owned and operated properties, including Search, Google Maps, Gmail, and Discover. We advise on legal and regulatory risk with a focus on competition, consumer protection, and privacy law, and partner closely with regulatory and litigation counsel on defense and responses to investigations and litigation. In this role, you will demonstrate strong investigative skills, leverage legal expertise, and be passionate about product counseling. The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $218,000‑$315,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary is determined by role, level, and location, and is based on individual experience and qualifications. Responsibilities Provide legal advice to Engineering, Product Management, UX Research, Trust and Safety, and cross‑functional teams at global scale, from initial product development to launch. Ensure compliance with global laws including competition, privacy, content regulation, trademark, copyright, and consumer protection. Partner with regulatory affairs and litigation teams on defense and responses to regulatory investigations and active litigation. Respond promptly to a wide range of legal requests from stakeholders across the company that relate to search ads, shopping, and the business generation of Google’s owned and operated properties. Google is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related condition. English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless otherwise specified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.