Ever wanted to tell people, “Yeah, I helped launch the future of transportation”? Well, here’s your shot. At Vay, we’re flipping the script on mobility with Remote driving—delivering cars to customers with zero hassle and zero driver inside, offering a unique by the minute car rental service. We’re already live in Las Vegas, and trust us, we’re just getting started.
Revolutionary remote driving tech- We built the world’s first commercial remote driving product.
Breaking boundaries across continents- First to roll out vehicles in both Europe and the USA on public roads without a human being inside & one of only two companies in the States operating a commercial driverless service.
Vegas fleet on the rise- Our vehicle fleet is scaling fast, from 20 to 100 cars in Las Vegas. We’re just getting started!
Watch our CEO, Thomas von der Ohe, deliver a live news segment on CNN - VayDrive
Discover what drives our culture- Explore our core values
Why this role is awesome:This is a unique opportunity to shape the legal foundation of cutting-edge technology in the remote driving and mobility space. As Senior Counsel at Vay, you’ll be joining a high-impact, agile legal team at the forefront of redefining transportation. You’ll tackle fascinating legal challenges involving remote-operated vehicles, blending law, technology, and innovation in one of the most dynamic sectors today.
You'll work closely with cross-functional teams across product, engineering, people, partnerships, and more, making your legal guidance essential to strategic decisions. With direct exposure to emerging tech, complex agreements, and a high-growth environment, this role offers a front-row seat to the future of mobility, and your work will have a real and lasting impact.
We would love for this person to be in Las Vegas & will fully support relocation however we are also open to a remote role in the USA for the right person.
What you'll be driving:- Partnering with Vay’s Global Head of Legal to provide proactive legal counsel across product liability, employment law, IP, regulatory, commercial agreements, and negotiation strategy.
- Structuring, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, especially in tech-related areas (hardware/software licensing, development, services, supplier agreements, etc.).
- Advising internal stakeholders from product, engineering, partnerships, finance, people, and marketing on legal risks and mitigation strategies.
- Designing and implementing internal policies, approval processes, and legal procedures.
- Supporting risk management and compliance efforts, including cross-jurisdictional legal matters.
- Managing external counsel and legal vendors.
- Leading legal support on employment and HR-related matters (a plus).
- Supporting insurance matters, claims, and coverage issues (a plus).
- Building legal training initiatives and knowledge-sharing resources across the company.
- 6–8 years of legal experience, ideally in the tech, mobility, or startup space in the U.S.
- Licensed and in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously and handle matters end-to-end with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional drafting, research, and analytical skills with a strong grasp of commercial and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business language.
- Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong commercial acumen, you’re a “yes, and here’s how” kind of lawyer.
- Experience advising on IP, commercial contracts, employment law, or regulatory issues across jurisdictions. Previous in-house experience would be beneficial, but is not essential
- High degree of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
- Proactive team player with a growth mindset and willingness to learn.
- Experience managing legal risk in a high-growth or entrepreneurial environment is a strong plus.
🧠 Genius level team - Work with the smartest minds from over 30 countries around the world in deep tech & automotive
🌍 Huge scope for impact in a fast paced environment
💰 Salary + stock options
🌴 Unlimited Paid Vacation Days
🏦 401(k)
🏥 Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
🏋️♂️ Wellness Hub free gym access & wellness app subscriptions
🎉 Perks at Work Membership
🍎 Snacks & Drinks in Our Downtown Las Vegas Office
🎊 Fun Team Events Every Quarter
Introduction to VayFor more information regarding Vay's physical demands, working environments, and safety requirements, please review this link for additional details. Please note, details of what pertains to this role will be discussed during the initial interview.
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What We Do
Vay's first commercial service is now live in Las Vegas, Nevada: By-minute rental cars. Delivered driverless. Vay is the first company to drive a car without a person inside on public streets in Europe and the US, enabled by teledriving (e.g. remote driving) technology. Vay aims to launch a sustainable, affordable, door-to-door mobility service with remotely driven ("teledriven") cars: Teledrivers bring an electric car to the customer and pick it up after the journey is completed, eliminating the time-consuming search for a parking spot for the customer. While in the car, the customers drive themselves. Vay sees teledriving as an alternative approach to autonomous driving and aims to gradually introduce autonomous functions in its system based on high-quality teledrive data. Vay was founded in Berlin in 2018 by Thomas von der Ohe, Fabrizio Scelsi and Bogdan Djukic. Vay's team of 150+ people combines the best of two worlds - software & product experience from Silicon Valley and automotive hardware & safety engineering from Europe. The company has offices in Berlin and Hamburg, Germany, as well as in Las Vegas, USA. Vay raised a USD 95m Series B funding round. Get the Vay app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vay-rent-cars-by-the-minute/id6466818242 Apply to work for Vay in 30 seconds here: https://vayio.typeform.com/apply
