Central Advisory and Governance Counsel
Hybrid (Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, D.C.)$252k - $351kPosted 2w ago
About the role
Legal and compliance role providing guidance to support Alphabet-wide Compliance Program, focusing on reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance for high- and critical-risk areas.
Responsibilities
- Advise on compliance programs, standards, and foundational program elements based on regulatory requirements and guidance.
- Develop and implement frameworks, prioritization models, and compliance taxonomies to 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 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 arising from regulatory settlements, consent decrees, litigation, shareholder demands, and enforcement orders.
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 in the state of location
Skills
Required:Regulatory complianceRegulatory affairsGovernance documentation
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year (accrual: 6.15 hours per pay period for first five years)
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (69 hours/year in 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
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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