Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Competition Defense

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 a Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, Competition, you will join an EMEA-based team that leads the strategy for defending the company in response to governments and regulators, and lead private litigation that overlaps with such regulatory inquiries. In this role, you will define defense strategies, conduct internal investigations, oversee the collection and review of information, represent the company in regulatory engagements, and litigate matters through trial and appeal.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Belgium: €200000 - €205000 (EUR) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits.

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Minimum qualifications:

• JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the UK or an EU member state.
• 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
  
• Experience engaging with regulators, including the European Commission and Member State Competition Authorities.
• Experience litigating competition issues before civil courts.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing projects and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience litigating class actions or similar group claims.
• Experience working with technology companies, technology law and policy and a demonstrated ability to understand technical issues.
• Experience litigating complex issues before civil courts in Member States and the European Court of Justice.
• Excellent attention to detail, with an action-oriented mindset and a commitment to the highest standards of integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and investigative skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy and defenses to respond to regulatory inquiries, investigations, litigation, enforcement actions, and overlapping private civil matters relating to competition law and regulation.
• Develop factual narratives relating to your matters, including overseeing the production of information for external submissions and disclosures.
• Partner with the business to define strategy and effectively manage regulatory and follow-on private litigation risk.
• Represent Google in meetings with regulators and other stakeholders.