Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in Information Governance, eDiscovery or a related field (e.g., data governance, privacy).
- 2 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including executive stakeholders.
- 2 years of experience developing business strategies or managing cross-functional initiatives.
Preferred qualifications:
About the job:
As a Preservation Analyst, Audit and Monitoring, you will support Google's newly-established Preservation Management Program, which operates under the larger Information Governance Program. Your role is crucial in supporting the completeness, consistency, and appropriate prioritization of preservation projects across Google’s Legal Discovery organization. You will support the ongoing development of a methodical and proactive approach to preservation work, helping to operationalize standing guidance for stakeholders to improve adoption and compliance, and contributing to organization-wide metrics reporting on preservation efforts. This position is specifically focused on ensuring defensibility and compliance through robust reporting, audits, and tracking of preservation program metrics by supporting the execution of program plans.
The Information Governance Preservation Program aims to establish a unified, proactive, and legally defensible preservation framework across Google’s legal, technical, and business functions, effectively managing preservation obligations across complex and various data sources. This initiative aligns with Google's broader compliance and risk mitigation strategy, supporting legal obligations under civil procedure, regulatory mandates, and global litigation risk. The program's core objectives include ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, minimizing legal risk, streamlining discovery readiness, embedding preservation into product development, and advancing cross-functional governance.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $113,000-$162,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about
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Responsibilities:
- Execute audit routines, manage preservation metrics, and support quarterly reports to drive defensibility and adherence to policy across all data sources.
- Design and manage dashboards, track SOP adoption, automated legal holds, and manual preservation workflows to support consistent monitoring and stakeholder visibility.
- Conduct audit checks and collaborate with Legal teams to embed structured review cycles, support cross-team escalation protocols, and inform strategic refinement.
- Implement leadership recommendations and track progress on key initiatives, contribute to the rollout of Preservation Management components and risk mitigation strategies.
- Identify process inefficiencies and support adoption of IG backed policies, leveraging data-driven analysis and roadmap documentation to inform technical solutions.