Posted by Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, a search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
Legal Trainee, Fixed-Term Contract (English)
Job Description:
As a Legal Trainee and part of the Google Regional Legal team in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), you will play an important role in helping us respond to some of the legal challenges of the information age. You will get an insight into a variety of legal challenges at Google and YouTube, learning to expect the unexpected while promoting the development of internet law in an unconventional environment.
Responsibilities
Resolve internal escalations and various legal requests from users and third-parties in relation to Google services.
Assist the Legal team in the preparation and management of court actions and in subsequent analysis.
Assist in a variety of projects, such as the localization of new Google Products, marketing assessments, and the review and drafting of agreements.
Conduct research on a variety of legal topics including internet and data protection laws, copyright, consumer, media, and advertising regulations, etc.
Participate in the creation and maintenance of internal knowledge databases for the Legal team.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent practical experience.
Internship/early career experience in a law firm or in a media/technology company in the Sub Saharan Africa region.
Ability to speak and write English fluently.
Available to start in October 2021 for a 12 month contract.