Associate Trademark Counsel
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.
The Trademark team manages trademark legal matters globally. As a member of our team, you will focus on trademark issues relating to technology, including artificial intelligence. You will be responsible for protecting and defending our trademark portfolio, developing trademark and counterfeit policies for our platforms, and advising product and marketing teams on trademark risks. 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide trademark advice to marketing, product teams, and others throughout the company.
- Provide legal counsel on trademark intermediary liability issues, including developing removal policies, advising on removal requests, and counseling product teams.
- Counsel product teams on the deployment, use, and trademark implications of emerging technologies, including generative AI.
- Review and manage trademark clearance searches.
- Register Google's trademarks globally.
- Enforce Google's trademarks around the world and manage contested matters related to trademarks, counterfeits, and domain names.
Minimum qualifications
- JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience practicing trademark law in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- 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 providing pragmatic advice to clients in a fast paced, changing environment.
- Experience and interest in working on intermediary liability issues.
- Experience and interest with emerging technologies, including the integration of AI into daily practice.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Pay
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $217,000 - $314,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Benefits
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 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