US Corporate Counsel – Commercial

Born autonomous. Born electric. Since 2016, our technology has connected global communities with the things they need – and all without the emissions. We’re made up of experts in multiple fields and that’s how we’ve developed a new way to move goods. This is technology purpose-built for the industry: safer, cleaner, and more reliable movement. We are Einride, showing the world a new way to move, based on the latest digital, electric, and autonomous technologies. Through freight capacity as a service, we enable businesses to accelerate towards their sustainability goals. Now publicly listed on Nasdaq (ENRD), Einride was founded in 2016 and became the first company in the world to deploy a cab-less autonomous electric vehicle on a public road (Sweden, 2019). In 2022, we were the first to successfully operate such a vehicle on a US public road. Today our award-winning technology has been launched across 8 countries. Our clients include some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies. We also operate Sweden’s largest truck-dedicated public charging network.

About the role

Einride is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our US legal team. In this role, you’ll drive commercial transactions and navigate complex legal matters at the cutting edge of technology and logistics. You will advise on commercial contracts, support regulatory and compliance strategy, and contribute to key corporate initiatives. Working both independently and as part of our global legal team, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at managing competing priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial contracting: Structure, draft, review, and negotiate customer agreements, strategic partnerships, NDAs, and standard commercial contracts.
• Support securities compliance & governance: Assist with public company governance, disclosure obligations, regulatory filings, and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Optimize legal operations: Build and refine scalable internal legal processes to improve operational speed, consistency, and efficiency.
• Provide cross-functional support: Assist with broad legal activities and strategic initiatives as the needs of the business evolve.
• Report to leadership: Work directly under the guidance of the Head of Legal, US.

Requirements

• Hold active credentials: Have a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and maintain active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Bring proven experience: Have 4+ years of corporate or transactional law experience within a law firm, in-house legal department, or a mix of both.
• Demonstrate core legal expertise: Have a strong foundation in commercial contracting, transactional negotiations, and general corporate matters.
• Balance risk and reality: Weigh legal risk effectively against practical, business-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Industry Expertise: Direct experience in freight, transportation, logistics, energy, or other regulated industries.
• Cutting-Edge Tech Exposure: Experience working with autonomous technology, AI/ML, or hardware/infrastructure companies.
• Securities Background: Prior experience navigating corporate securities law and public company reporting requirements.

Schedule

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Austin, TX (we will consider outstanding remote candidates located anywhere in the U.S.).