Corporate Counsel

Join an innovative and fast-scaling organization operating at the forefront of autonomous mobility and transportation technology. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic legal guidance in a highly dynamic environment where regulatory, commercial, and technological challenges intersect. As Corporate Counsel, you will play a key role in shaping legal frameworks that support global operations, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation and business growth. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, finance, and business development, contributing directly to critical decisions in a rapidly evolving industry. This position is ideal for a pragmatic, business-oriented legal professional who thrives in complex, high-growth environments. If you are excited by cutting-edge technology and want to influence the future of mobility, this role offers strong impact and visibility.

Accountabilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, software licenses, partnerships, and joint development agreements.
• Develop and maintain legal templates, playbooks, and contracting frameworks to standardize and improve legal operations.
• Design, implement, and manage compliance programs covering data privacy, regulatory obligations, corporate governance, and safety requirements.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, HR, marketing, government affairs, and business development.
• Advise on regulatory matters related to autonomous systems, transportation laws, and product deployment across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support external counsel coordination for litigation, intellectual property, regulatory filings, and specialized legal matters.
• Monitor evolving legal and regulatory landscapes and translate changes into actionable business insights for leadership.
• Deliver internal training programs on compliance, contracting standards, and risk management practices.
• Assist with corporate transactions, governance matters, and equity-related legal support as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or equivalent legal qualification.
• 5-8 years of legal experience, combining law firm and in-house roles; experience in tech, automotive, mobility, or robotics is highly preferred.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and supplier agreements.
• Proven ability to design or manage compliance programs, policies, or internal controls.
• Substantive expertise in at least one area such as regulatory law, product liability, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, APPI), or employment law.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross-functional in ambiguous, high-growth settings with strong ownership and autonomy.
• Bonus: experience in autonomous vehicles, transportation regulation, or public policy engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Generous paid parental leave and phased return-to-work support.
• Flexible vacation policy with paid company holidays.
• Strong retirement benefits with immediately vested employer contributions.
• Total wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous mobility technology with global impact.