Legal Counsel, DeepMind

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info_outline X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA . 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. Experience advising globally on a range of commercial and research matters, including intellectual property, data, and privacy issues in the AI space. Preferred qualifications: Experience in legal contributions to AI research and development as in-house legal counsel at a technology company. Experience in advising research, engineering and product teams, specifically in the frontier AI space, security and safety. Experience in garnering alignment across cross-functional stakeholders and teams within large technology companies. Understanding of opportunities and risks of AI models and systems, including AI agents. Track record of contributions to AI products, agents or systems, and have a balanced view of the opportunities and risks of those AI products/systems. About the job Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s most transformative inventions. At Google DeepMind, we are a pioneering AI lab with exceptional interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing AI development to solve complex global challenges and accelerate high-quality product innovation for billions of users. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, ensuring safety and ethics are always our highest priority. We are pushing the boundaries across multiple domains. Our global teams offer diverse learning opportunities and varied career pathways for those driven to achieve exceptional results through collective effort. 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 Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Structure, draft, and discuss complex commercial agreements, and supporting product and feature launches. Assist in providing impactful legal advice to a range of functional areas within the DeepMind for the smooth and efficient running of the business on a day-to-day basis, including advising on contractual structuring, conducting legal research, and advising executive stakeholders on legal risks. Support the Legal team’s initiatives to manage and track OKRs, coordinate legal processes, and report on key legal metrics in support of high-level team strategies. Lead complex commercial negotiations with major enterprise and consumer partners to enable the integration of next-generation AI applications across third-party surfaces and connected ecosystems. Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy . Google is proud to be 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/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right. Google apps Main menu