Product & Regulatory Counsel

Responsibilities

• Lead legal oversight of state and federal requirements related to autonomous vehicle testing and deployment.
• Manage regulatory risk by designing and implementing internal processes and controls, including periodic internal audits and readiness reviews.
• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of state and federal reports, including filings with the California Public Utilities Commission, California Department of Motor Vehicles, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• Prepare for regulator scrutiny and inquiries and represent compliance programs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional regulatory teams, including safety and policy, with permit applications, regulator engagement, legal interpretations, and pending state legislation and rulemaking activities.

Requirements

• 6+ years of legal experience focused on regulatory reporting and compliance matters.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, innovative environment and take on varied responsibilities as needed.
• Inquisitiveness, passion for learning, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Strong business and legal judgment with effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with outstanding academic credentials.
• Admission to at least one state bar.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working for an automaker, autonomous driving technology company, government safety agency, or law firm supporting the same.
• Experience working for a transportation network company or advising on ride-hail programs, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Experience responding to government inquiries or investigations.
• Background in products liability, consumer protection, privacy, or commercial law.