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Legal Policy Specialist, YouTube

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San Bruno, CAJob$90–129K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$90–129K/yr
Location
San Bruno, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Google is hiring a Legal Policy Specialist, YouTube. The Legal Policy Specialist at YouTube Legal Operations ensures a safe and expressive environment for users, viewers, and creators. This role involves addressing day-to-day policy issues, developing an understanding of policy implementation, and contributing to community culture and operations. The specialist will work on policy projects with direct supervision, enhancing the YouTube experience by navigating legal frameworks and enforcing worldwide policies.

Key focus areas include Process removal requests efficiently and accurately, including privacy and defamation issues, court orders, and government agency requests., Respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding YouTube's legal removals processes., and Work within a team to identify and improve processes, operational quality and scalability..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Practical Experience, Experience In Content Moderation Law Policy Or Operations, and English Proficiency Required. Important skills include English Proficiency. Preferred (not required): SQL, Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, and Attention To Detail.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

English ProficiencySQLProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Practical ExperienceExperience in Content Moderation, Law, Policy, Operations, or Related FieldsExperience Working With Internet Technologies and Related Policy and Regulatory EnvironmentsExperience in Support Operations

Full job description

Legal Policy Specialist, YouTube

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • Experience in content moderation, law, policy, operations, or related fields.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working with internet technologies and related policy and regulatory environments.

  • Experience in content moderation.

  • Experience in support operations.

  • Experience with SQL and spreadsheets.

  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail in an ever-changing environment.

About the job

YouTube Legal Operations is dedicated to ensure that YouTube is a place for users, viewers, and creators around the world to create, and express themselves. Whether understanding and solving their online content concerns, navigating within global legal frameworks, or writing and enforcing worldwide policies, this team enhances the YouTube experience, building internet safety, and protecting free speech in our ever-evolving digital world.

As a Legal Policy Specialist, you will work on tasks within the scope of a policy project that have meaningful impact with direct supervision. You will address day-to-day policy issues and develop an understanding of policy development and implementation. You will also engage in community contributions to improve our culture and operations.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $90000 - $129000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

  • Process removal requests efficiently and accurately, including privacy issues, defamation issues, court orders, law enforcement requests and requests from government agencies.

  • Respond to internal and external customer inquiries regarding YouTube's legal removals processes.

  • Work within a team to identify and improve processes, operational quality and scalability.

  • Assist in developing internal and external educational materials, and in designing new workflows to support the strategic directions of the business.

  • Review graphic, controversial and sometimes offensive video content.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google'sApplicant and Candidate Privacy Policy (./privacy-policy) .

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See alsoGoogle's EEO Policy (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/eeo/) ,Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) ,Belonging at Google (https://about.google/belonging/) , andHow we hire (https://careers.google.com/how-we-hire/) .

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing ourAccommodations for Applicants form (https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2) .

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also https://careers.google.com/eeo/ and https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/OFCCP_EEO_Post.pdf If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form: https://goo.gl/forms/aBt6Pu71i1kzpLHe2.

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