Central Advisory and Governance Counsel

As a Central Advisory and Governance Counsel, you will join a team that provides legal and compliance guidance to support the functioning of the Alphabet-wide Compliance Program. Reporting to the Director of Central Advisory and Governance, this role involves helping ensure reporting, risk management, and compliance with high- and critical-risk regulations.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $252000 - $351000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Minimum qualifications
JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
7 years of experience providing legal advice pertaining to compliance, regulatory affairs, or corporate governance within a tech environment.
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.

Preferred qualifications
Experience advising internal or external oversight compliance governance bodies, including preparing materials for executive-level meetings.
Experience with compliance program design, regulatory investigations, audit processes, shareholder litigation, or regulatory settlements.
Experience managing cross-functional projects and partnering effectively with stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
Experience working with technology companies and an ability to understand complex technical issues and technical risk domains.
Excellent written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to simplify complex regulatory issues.

Responsibilities
Advise on compliance programs, standards, and foundational program elements (e.g., program scope, function, and operation) based on regulatory requirements and guidance.
Develop and implement frameworks, prioritization models, and compliance taxonomies to help standardize and track cross-company compliance efforts.
Support internal management and external oversight governance bodies, including advising on board and governance documentation and materials, preparing executive/management reporting frameworks, and accurately identifying trends to guide oversight.
Serve as a key Regulatory Affairs partner and advisor on Internal Audit processes, Compliance Monitoring and Assurance, and non-regulatory audit programs.
Provide legal and compliance advice on requirements originating from regulatory settlements, consent decrees, litigation, shareholder demands, and enforcement orders.