Product & Regulatory Counsel

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the legal oversight of all state and federal requirements related to autonomous vehicle testing and deployment
• Manage regulatory risk through the design and implementation of internal processes and controls, including periodic internal audits and readiness reviews to confirm compliance
• Oversee the 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…
• Prepare for regulator scrutiny and inquiries and represent our compliance programs effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the broader cross-functional regulatory team (including safety and policy) in connection with permit applications, regulator engagement, legal interpretations, and pending state legislation and rulemaking…

Job requirements

• 6+ years of legal experience focused on regulatory reporting and compliance matters
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced and innovative environment, coupled with the skills to “play out of position” as needed
• Demonstrated inquisitiveness, with a passion for learning and independent problem-solving
• Excellent business and legal judgment, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with outstanding academic credentials and admission to at least one state bar
• 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, and/or significant experience advising on ride-hail programs, regulations, and permitting requirements