Associate Corporate Counsel

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Google is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel to join its Canadian legal team in Toronto, onsite, with a JD/LLB or equivalent and at least three years as an attorney in government, in‑house, or private practice in Canada; five years’ experience advising on commercial agreements including cloud services, professional services, and resellers is preferred, as is experience supporting sales to enterprise or public sector customers and procurement processes. Strong English communication, with French writing ability a plus, plus excellent organization and collaboration skills are essential to manage multiple projects under deadlines and coordinate with external counsel. The Canadian base salary range is CAD 216,000 to 221,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits. To apply, tailor your resume and cover letter to demonstrate cross‑functional collaboration, risk assessment, regulatory experience in Canada, and product go‑to‑market work, and include writing samples if available.

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Minimum qualifications:

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
• Experience in private practice or in an in-house team and a qualified lawyer in Canada.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience as an attorney, advising clients in structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting sales organizations with enterprise or public sector customers and procurement processes is beneficial; however, we welcome applications from motivated learners eager to grow in these areas.
• Familiarity with online technologies like cloud computing, other Google products, and related regulatory issues.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively, separately, strategically, and with sound judgment to manage simultaneous projects under deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with professional-level proficiency in French, including legal writing, considered an asset.

About the job

As Corporate Counsel at Google, you work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You're part of a whip-smart group of in-house lawyers and the projects and cases you take on challenge you to think big and differently. You are collaborative -- ready to partner in initiatives that influence all aspects of the business and work with Googlers from all over the company. As an integrated part of the team, you proactively assess legal risks and advise on products that will not only move information into the 21st century, but move information law forward as well.

As Associate Corporate Counsel on the Canadian legal team, you will work on the most exciting legal issues as disruptive technological innovations require creative and proactive legal guidance. You will have an interest in technology to think creatively and strategically. You will be adept commercial counsel, supporting our many business lines, including our Google Cloud business in Canada, drafting and discussing enterprise, reseller, professional services and other business and technology agreements and assisting with product go-to-market initiatives, marketing activities and regulatory matters. You will enjoy rolling up your sleeves to manage issues, but at the same time eager to pitch in where needed to assist our rapidly growing businesses in a collegial, changing environment.

20th century laws don't always solve 21st century problems, and Google Legal crafts innovative approaches for working with some of the toughest legal challenges of the information age. Whether you're a patent attorney, an intellectual property expert or an engineer headed to law school, Google Legal lets you address unanswered legal quandaries and create new precedents. Our innovative services raise challenging questions that demand creative and practical answers. We provide those answers by working at the crossroads of the law and new technology, helping Google build innovative and important products for users around the world.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is CAD 216,000-221,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Please note that the compensation details listed in Canada role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and discuss a various range of commercial agreements, including cloud services, professional services, reseller and other business and technology agreements that comply with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Respond promptly to a wide variety of legal requests from internal clients, summarizing and communicating legal concepts that business people can use; advise your business colleagues and other cross-functional stakeholders on legal issues and risks, approval processes, company policies and procedures, and business strategy.
• Ensure product and operational compliance with Canadian laws and regulations while co-ordinating with external legal counsel on specific assignments, review preliminary advice and provide internal recommendations.
• Assist as necessary in the other work of the Canadian legal team to advise the business on our activities in Canada, including product management for online services and hardware, marketing, communications, policy and more.