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Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Provide legal oversight for state and federal autonomous vehicle testing and deployment; design and implement compliance processes and audits; prepare and submit regulatory filings (CPUC, CA DMV, NHTSA); respond to regulator inquiries; and support cross-functional regulatory, safety, and policy teams on permits, engagement, and rulemaking to enable commercial robotaxi operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Join Zoox's dynamic legal team and be at the forefront of revolutionizing personal transportation! We're seeking an energetic Product & Regulatory Counsel to support our mission to make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable. As a trusted legal partner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance with evolving and increasingly complex regulations as we bring our groundbreaking all-electric robotaxi service from early previews to commercial reality. You'll be working directly with Zoox's Associate General Counsel & Director, Product & Regulatory, contributing directly to the successful launch and operation of our autonomous robotaxi service.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the legal oversight of all state and federal requirements related to autonomous vehicle testing and deployment
- Manage regulatory risk through the design and implementation of internal processes and controls, including periodic internal audits and readiness reviews to confirm compliance
- Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of state and federal reports, including filings with the California Public Utilities Commission, California Department of Motor Vehicles, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Prepare for regulator scrutiny and inquiries and represent our compliance programs effectively to both internal and external stakeholders
- Support the broader cross-functional regulatory team (including safety and policy) in connection with permit applications, regulator engagement, legal interpretations, and pending state legislation and rulemaking activities
Qualifications
- 6+ years of legal experience focused on regulatory reporting and compliance matters
- Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced and innovative environment, coupled with the skills to “play out of position” as needed
- Demonstrated inquisitiveness, with a passion for learning and independent problem-solving
- Excellent business and legal judgment, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with outstanding academic credentials and admission to at least one state bar
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working for an automaker, autonomous driving technology company, government safety agency, or law firm supporting the same
- Experience working for a transportation network company, and/or significant experience advising on ride-hail programs, regulations, and permitting requirements
- Experience responding to government inquiries or investigations
- Background in products liability, consumer protection, privacy, or commercial law
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
- 6+ years of legal experience focused on regulatory reporting and compliance matters
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with outstanding academic credentials
- Admission to at least one state bar
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, innovative environment and to 'play out of position' as needed
- Demonstrated inquisitiveness, passion for learning, and independent problem-solving
- Experience working for an automaker, autonomous driving technology company, government safety agency, or law firm supporting the same
- Experience with transportation network companies, ride-hail programs, regulations, and permitting requirements
- Experience responding to government inquiries or investigations
- Background in products liability, consumer protection, privacy, or commercial law
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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