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Full-time · Hybrid

Commercial Corporate Counsel

This is a high-impact legal role at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle industry, requiring a blend of commercial savvy and technical curiosity. You will be responsible for the legal architecture of Waymo's physical and digital supply chains, ensuring the company can scale safely and efficiently. It is a unique chance to influence the commercialization of a technology that aims to redefine global mobility and safety.

Waymo · Mountain View, California, United States · Posted 18 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact legal role at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle industry, requiring a blend of commercial savvy and technical curiosity. You will be responsible for the legal architecture of Waymo's physical and digital supply chains, ensuring the company can scale safely and efficiently. It is a unique chance to influence the commercialization of a technology that aims to redefine global mobility and safety.

What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate hardware purchase, supply chain, and joint development agreements.
  • Provide real-time legal guidance to engineering, product, and finance teams.
  • Advise on product liability, regulatory issues, and IP strategy during negotiations.
  • Develop and refine legal templates and internal approval processes to increase efficiency.
  • Collaborate with public policy and safety teams to align commercial goals with regulatory standards.

Essential

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in at least one state bar
  • Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
  • Ability to summarize and communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
  • Experience with hardware purchase and development agreements

Preferred

  • Experience working within the technology or automotive sectors
  • Background in supply chain, sourcing, or inbound services legal support
  • Familiarity with intellectual property (IP) protection and joint development collaborations
  • Proven track record of process improvement within a legal department

Key Skills

Commercial Contract NegotiationLegal DraftingCross-functional CollaborationStrategic Risk MitigationRegulatory Compliance AdvisoryIntellectual Property StrategySupply Chain Legal SupportProject Management

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunity to work on precedent-setting legal matters
  • Collaborative environment with industry-leading experts
  • Involvement in Alphabet's autonomous driving ecosystem
  • Professional development in a high-growth technology sector

Next step

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