Corporate Counsel, Commercial

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Foster City, CA, USA
Hybrid
188K-226K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Design • Manufacturing
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
As Corporate Counsel, you will support procurement and engineering teams in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements while developing best practices and vendor relations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Zoox is looking for an attorney to join our growing legal team.  In this role, you will support our direct procurement, indirect procurement, hardware engineering, manufacturing, and IT teams on a variety of commercial transactions and negotiations.  You will advise on a wide variety of matters, including professional service agreements, software licenses and SaaS agreements, supply agreements for goods and services, and business partnership agreements.   

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, implement best practices and documentation, train our growing procurement, engineering, and product teams, develop strategic business relationships with vendors, and work collaboratively across Zoox.  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience with supply agreements, licensing/technology agreements, equipment and capex purchases, and other transactional documents.  A strong background in all facets of commercial law is required, and experience with Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and automotive and/or electronics-focused clients is a plus.

The candidate selected for this role will be Zoox’s fourth dedicated commercial counsel and will have room for significant growth as Zoox’s business matures and expands.  This role will report to Zoox’s Associate General Counsel, Commercial legal. 

In this role, you will:

  • Act as a primary contact for procurement teams, advising them on a wide variety of matters, including professional service agreements, supply agreements, SaaS and licensing agreements, vendor contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Work with our procurement team to draft and negotiate all types of agreements.
  • Assist in managing vendor relations.
  • Develop and implement best practices, including contract lifecycle management, and formulate and streamline processes to ensure compliance.  
  • Be willing to help with other legal issues that arise in a lean legal team.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years handling commercial transactions, in-house and/or at a law firm.
  • Significant experience negotiating, drafting, and solving issues for various types of commercial contracts, including those relating to manufacturing vendors, technology vendors, automotive suppliers, software, professional services, and environmental health and safety.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and comfort with the uncertainty inherent in building a business.
  • Experience juggling multiple projects at once and delivering on time based on business priority.
  • Excellent business and legal judgment and the ability to work flexibly with a variety of teams.
  • Inquisitiveness, willingness to learn new things, and ability to take the initiative to solve problems without being explicitly instructed to do so.
  • JD with outstanding academic credentials and at least one state bar.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience working for or with OEM and vehicle manufacturing companies.
  • Experience with other types of corporate transactional documents, such as financing documents and real estate agreements.
  • Experience handling commercial contract disputes.
  • Experience drafting software license agreements.

About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Skills Required

  • 4+ years handling commercial transactions
  • Experience negotiating, drafting commercial contracts
  • JD with outstanding academic credentials and at least one state bar

Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.

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The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.

Why Work With Us

At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.

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