Senior Counsel - Commercial Legal

Job Summary

The Commercial Counsel at Waymo will be responsible for negotiating and closing commercial agreements to support Waymo's business objectives. This role involves working on a diverse set of legal issues related to self-driving cars and collaborating with various departments within the company.

About the Role

As a Commercial Counsel, you will support the entire organization, including the partnerships team, supply chain team, and engineering team. You will work closely with vehicle partnerships, supply chain, product, engineering, sourcing, business development, finance, marketing, and other clients.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, focusing on agreements with OEMs for the development of vehicle programs, vehicle supply, aftermarket services, etc.
• Respond promptly to legal requests from various clients, summarizing and communicating legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Advise business and cross-functional stakeholders on legal issues such as product liability, regulatory issues, agreement structures and approval processes, company policies and procedures, IP, and negotiation strategy.
• Support the continuous improvement of Waymo and the legal department by identifying and implementing improvements in processes, forms, and operations.

Requirements

• JD degree and bar admission in the position's location or equivalent authorization to practice law.
• 10+ years of experience advising on commercial agreements.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly those involving vehicle manufacture/supply, licenses, supply chain, and services.
• Experience in another specialist subject area of law, such as employment, intellectual property, corporate, or competition.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop expertise in new, complex subject areas.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements for the development, manufacture, and supply of vehicle platforms, as well as agreements related to service/maintenance of vehicles.

Benefits

Waymo offers a competitive salary range, up to $310,000 USD, and a comprehensive benefits package including a discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentives, and a wide array of Company benefits.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, allowing up to 15% travel.