Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification that demonstrates practical experience in the legal field. In addition, applicants should have at least two years of legal work experience in a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department. These minimum requirements ensure that candidates bring a foundational understanding of legal processes, documentation, and compliance. The role requires individuals with proven professional exposure who are comfortable navigating the administrative and legal responsibilities of a dynamic corporate environment such as Google.
Preferred Qualifications
Google seeks candidates who are not only technically proficient but also demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to multi-task effectively under tight deadlines is essential, as the role involves supporting multiple legal and administrative tasks simultaneously. Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to review, analyze, and organize complex legal documents and information. Strong communication abilities are equally important to coordinate across internal teams, clients, and external parties. Attention to detail, coupled with excellent organizational skills, ensures the smooth functioning of the legal operations team.
About the Job
At Google, the Legal Department sits at the intersection of technology, business, and law, addressing some of the most complex challenges of the digital age. As a Legal Assistant, you will be an integral part of this transformation, providing hands-on support to the legal team and contributing to Google’s success. Your responsibilities will include improving workflows, maintaining accurate legal records, conducting research, and coordinating communication across multiple stakeholders. The role involves collaboration with various groups within the Legal Department, as well as external parties, making it ideal for independent thinkers who value detail, efficiency, and innovation in legal operations.
Role Focus – Asia Pacific Region
In this position, you will join a high-performing team responsible for managing corporate secretarial, compliance, and governance matters of Google’s subsidiaries in the Asia Pacific region. This will include providing support on corporate filings, compliance monitoring, and administrative assistance for legal processes. You will coordinate legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to global compliance standards. The role requires balancing routine administrative tasks with the ability to support legal teams in addressing complex matters, providing a unique opportunity to work on governance at the scale of one of the world’s most innovative organizations.
Responsibilities
As a Legal Assistant at Google, your responsibilities will cover a broad range of legal and administrative functions:
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Document Management: Organize information and legal documentation, draft, review, and manage legal materials including contracts, reports, and pleadings.
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Corporate Support: Oversee transactional and governance matters, assist with closing mechanics, integrations, reorganizations, and compliance.
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Investigations and Due Diligence: Conduct fact-finding and gather documents in response to regulatory, discovery, or third-party requests.
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Risk and Compliance: Manage legal matters involving risks such as mergers and acquisitions, complaints, and governance.
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Operational Improvement: Develop metrics, evaluate service effectiveness, review data, and recommend process improvements.
This role demands flexibility, legal acumen, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure smooth operations.
Why Join Google Legal?
Google’s Legal team is at the forefront of tackling 21st-century legal challenges that traditional laws were not designed to address. Whether it is intellectual property, compliance, or global data regulations, the legal team develops innovative approaches to support Google’s groundbreaking products and services. Joining this team gives you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues, create legal precedents, and develop practical solutions to emerging challenges in the information age. This is more than just a legal support role—it is an opportunity to influence how law interacts with technology at a global scale.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly upholds its values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, religion, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or veteran status. We also consider qualified candidates regardless of criminal histories, in line with applicable laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the recruitment process. At Google, we believe that diverse teams foster innovation and ensure that every employee can contribute their best work.
