Associate Regulatory Counsel, Competition

Associate Regulatory Counsel, Competition Overview

This role sits within Google’s global legal organization and focuses on competition and regulatory matters. The position is based in London and is part of a team that helps the company navigate fast-changing legal issues created by new technologies, evolving competition rules, and emerging regulatory expectations. The work is highly collaborative and involves partnering with colleagues across the business, as well as engaging externally with regulators and other stakeholders.

What you will do

• Turn legal and regulatory obligations into clear, workable requirements for compliance, business, product, and engineering teams.
• Advise on compliance programs and internal policies so the company can reduce legal and regulatory exposure.
• Handle discussions with government bodies and regulators, including negotiations and disclosures connected to compliance readiness efforts.
• Contribute as part of a global legal team that provides competition-law expertise to internal teams and external audiences such as regulators and academics.
• Interpret laws and regulations, work with stakeholders across the company to manage risk, and help explain compliance positions externally.

What the role involves

The position is described as a corporate counsel role for someone who can think strategically, work through ambiguous issues, and influence others effectively. The team expects someone who can own outcomes, make sound decisions, and bring deep expertise to complex legal questions. The work is not limited to legal analysis; it also includes helping shape how products and compliance processes operate in practice.

You will be part of a group of in-house lawyers who collaborate closely with colleagues across Google. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying legal risk and advising on matters that affect product development, regulatory readiness, and broader business decisions. The team’s remit includes competition law in the context of a changing economy, new technology, and new legislation.

Minimum qualifications

• A JD, LL.B., an equivalent law degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in legal, regulatory, or corporate compliance work, including work to address, reduce, and avoid regulatory risk.
• Experience in competition or antitrust legal practice, including work involving digital markets regulation.
• Experience working with regulators, including the European Commission, the UK Competition and Markets Authority, and competition authorities globally.
• Admission to the bar in good standing, or another form of legal authorization to practice in the jurisdiction where the role is located, such as registered in-house status.

Preferred qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in legal, regulatory, or corporate compliance work focused on reducing regulatory risk.
• Experience building, reviewing, and maintaining compliance programs that help products meet laws, regulations, and external commitments.
• Experience working with public company boards and their legal advisers, including special committees and audit committees.
• Experience managing projects and working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a proactive mindset and a strong commitment to integrity and high standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with solid time management, problem-solving, and investigative abilities.

Additional context

Google notes that English proficiency is required for all roles unless a posting says otherwise. The company also states that it does not accept agency resumes and asks recruitment agencies not to send resumes to its jobs alias, employees, or other locations. The posting also includes standard information about privacy, equal opportunity, accommodations for applicants, and equity grants. Equity, where offered, is discretionary, subject to approval, and not guaranteed.

Applicants are encouraged to apply through Google Careers. If an accommodation is needed during the application process, Google provides a form for applicants to request support.

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