{"id":1615,"date":"2026-06-28T18:36:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T18:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/job\/regulatory-and-litigation-counsel-ai-safety\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T18:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T18:36:34","slug":"regulatory-and-litigation-counsel-ai-safety","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/coderseditor.com\/itjobs\/job\/regulatory-and-litigation-counsel-ai-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, AI Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Regulatory and Litigation Counsel, AI Safety Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company Name<\/strong><\/td>\nGoogle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Role<\/strong><\/td>\nRegulatory and Litigation Counsel, AI Safety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Qualifications<\/strong><\/td>\nNot Specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nLegal Jobs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Type<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nLondon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This role sits within Google\u00e2\u0080\u0099s legal organization and focuses on some of the most complex issues created by fast-moving technology and increasing regulatory attention. The position is centered on AI safety, with responsibility for helping shape the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s response to government and regulator actions around the world. The work combines litigation, regulatory strategy, and legal counseling in an area where new technical developments are raising fresh legal and policy questions.<\/p>\n

As part of the legal team, you would collaborate closely with colleagues across the business to help the company navigate investigations, enforcement matters, audits, and other external scrutiny. The role is designed for a lawyer who can think strategically, work across disciplines, and provide practical guidance in situations where the law is still evolving. You would be helping support Google\u00e2\u0080\u0099s commitment to responsible AI development while addressing the legal risks that come with innovation in a highly scrutinized field.<\/p>\n

What you would do<\/h3>\n
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  • Take ownership of the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s responses to regulatory requests, investigations, litigation, enforcement proceedings, and related civil matters.<\/li>\n
  • Coordinate the gathering, checking, and production of accurate information used in external filings, disclosures, and submissions.<\/li>\n
  • Advise the business on legal issues that arise during government audits and regulatory examinations.<\/li>\n
  • Work as part of a cross-functional group handling emerging AI safety legal and policy challenges.<\/li>\n
  • Help develop legal approaches that support bold but responsible AI innovation while managing risk in a changing regulatory environment.<\/li>\n
  • Contribute to the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s broader defense strategy in matters involving governments and regulators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What the company is looking for<\/h3>\n
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    • A law degree such as a JD or LL.B., or equivalent practical legal experience.<\/li>\n
    • Admission to the bar in good standing, or another valid authorization to practice law in the location of the role, such as registered in-house status.<\/li>\n
    • At least 10 years of experience in legal, regulatory, and litigation work, including experience reducing and managing regulatory risk through strategic decision-making.<\/li>\n
    • Direct experience working with regulators, including state attorneys general, the FTC, the DOJ, and data protection or consumer protection authorities in other countries.<\/li>\n
    • For the senior level of the role, a record of owning outcomes, handling ambiguity, and influencing stakeholders effectively.<\/li>\n
    • Experience building, reviewing, and maintaining compliance programs that help products meet legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and external commitments.<\/li>\n
    • Experience in technology companies and the ability to understand technically complex subject matter.<\/li>\n
    • Experience working with public company boards and their legal counsel, including special committees and audit committees.<\/li>\n
    • Knowledge of legal topics relevant to technology businesses, such as privacy, consumer protection, antitrust, contracts, content moderation or safety, or intellectual property.<\/li>\n
    • Strong attention to detail, a proactive approach, high standards of integrity, and the ability to act decisively.<\/li>\n
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong time management, problem-solving, and investigative abilities.<\/li>\n
    • English proficiency is required for all roles unless the posting says otherwise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Team and role context<\/h3>\n

      The role is part of Google\u00e2\u0080\u0099s corporate legal function, where lawyers work on difficult and high-stakes issues created by disruptive technologies. The team is described as collaborative, intellectually strong, and involved in work that affects many parts of the business. In this position, you would be helping guide legal strategy for AI safety matters that sit at the intersection of innovation, public policy, and regulatory oversight.<\/p>\n

      The posting emphasizes that Google Legal works on legal questions that do not always have established answers, and that the team aims to create practical and innovative solutions. The work involves helping the company build important products while addressing legal challenges in a way that can shape future practice.<\/p>\n

      Additional information<\/h3>\n

      Google states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and that it is committed to building a workforce that reflects the users it serves. The company also notes that applicants who need an accommodation can use the accommodations process provided for candidates.<\/p>\n

      The posting says that Google does not accept agency resumes and will not pay fees for unsolicited submissions. It also includes standard notices about privacy, equity grants, and the terms under which stock-related awards may be granted.<\/p>\n

      Google also states that English proficiency is required for all roles unless the posting specifically says otherwise, to support collaboration and communication across its global organization.<\/p>\n\n

      Degree Requirement:<\/strong> Not Specified<\/p>\n

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