Google's Canadian legal team is seeking an Associate Litigation Counsel As part of the Canadian legal team, you will manage all aspects of litigation and provide pre-litigation counseling to internal teams.

Manage all aspects of litigation and provide pre-litigation counseling to internal teams.

Work with cross-functional partners across Google, including Legal, Product, Business, and more teams, to provide counseling on existing and potential litigation matters, advise on litigation risk and provide insights into Google's docket in Canada.

Partner with outside counsel to take an active role in litigation and disputes, develop strategy to manage and win lawsuits.

Manage key litigation processes, including new matter intake, tracking, calendaring, fact gathering, holds, discovery, witness preparation, etc.

Help ensure product and operational compliance with Canadian laws and regulations, and assist as necessary in the other work of the Canadian Legal team to advise the business on our activities in Canada.





Admitted to the bar and in positive standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in Canada, with experience in private practice or in an in-house team in Canada.

3 years of attorney-level experience in litigation.

5 years of experience in litigation, including examining and defending witnesses, verbal argument, and trial experience.

Experience in lawsuits and class actions relating to privacy, consumer issues and product liability, and content moderation and intermediary liability.

Familiarity with online technologies, including Google's products, and related regulatory issues.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively, independently, strategically, and with sound judgment to manage simultaneous projects under engaging deadlines.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is CAD 224,000–230,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

Minimum 3 years of attorney-level litigation experience. #

📌 Associate counsel - or virtual office (Toronto)
🏢 Google
📍 Toronto