Teams at Zero Motorcycles

Legal Counsel supporting privacy, data governance, cybersecurity, connected products, and technology matters for Zero Motorcycles. Responsibilities include advising product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design, data compliance, international data flows, regulatory inquiries, vendor governance, and product-data security. The role may also cover IP, commercial, or product legal work, while contributing to LegalOps, AI-enabled legal solutions, and regulatory horizon scanning.

Owns functional safety compliance for electric motorcycles, powertrains, and battery systems. Leads ISO 26262 implementation, hazard analysis and risk assessments, safety goals, requirements, documentation, testing, process alignment, and KPI reporting. Advises hardware, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams; supports tool selection and training; monitors regulatory changes; and represents the company with customers, suppliers, and regulatory committees. The role is full-time in Scotts Valley, California, with occasional domestic or international travel.

Coordinates wholesale sales operations, including order fulfillment, credit and debit notes, vehicle documentation, registrations, CRM updates, pipeline tracking, dealer outreach, campaigns, and sales reporting. The role supports Country Managers, Sales and Marketing, and international colleagues while promoting inventory and campaigns to dealers and distributors. It requires strong administration, commercial drive, multilingual communication, prospecting, negotiation, relationship-building, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. German and Dutch proficiency, plus SAP or Salesforce experience, are important requirements or preferences.