Senior Commercial Counsel

Join our dynamic legal team as a Senior Commercial Counsel. In this role, you will be a strategic partner to the business, advising on commercial transactions that support our mission and day-to-day operations. You will structure, draft, negotiate, and manage agreements involving vehicle systems and components, intellectual property, strategic partnerships, software and SaaS, professional services, goods and services, and non-disclosure agreements. You will also support matters across various areas, train cross-functional teams on commercial contracting requirements, and help implement a new contract lifecycle management system. This position offers a range of benefits, including a free Caltrain pass, company stock options, work from home opportunities, and health insurance.

• Advising on commercial transactions, structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing agreements.
• Leading commercial transactions from intake through post-signature management, partnering with business and technical teams.
• Training cross-functional teams on commercial contracting requirements, best practices, and effective risk management.

• This role is ideal for a pragmatic, business-minded attorney who can independently manage matters ranging from routine agreements to complex, groundbreaking transactions
• Success requires sound judgment, strong execution, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to working with teams across the company
• Execution-oriented and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to drive processes forward, overcome obstacles, conduct rigorous research, and deliver results
• 7+ years of legal experience in a fast-growing, technology-focused company, top-tier law firm, or a combination of both, with significant experience independently handling complex commercial transactions
• Interest in using AI and other tools to improve legal workflows, operational efficiency, and team effectiveness
• Working knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, liability and risk allocation, and supply chain matters; automotive, hardware, or transportation experience is a plus
• Experience advising high-growth technology businesses and translating complex legal issues into practical, actionable business guidance
• Collaborative, creative, and effective in small, diverse, cross-functional teams, with a commitment to practical problem-solving and meaningful business impact
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to produce polished work for executive and external audiences
• Admission to at least one state bar required; California Bar membership preferred. Admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus
• Strong legal judgment and business acumen, with the ability to assess risk, present clear options, and make accountable recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, build trust with business leaders, and distinguish urgent issues from those that are most important