Corporate Counsel, Commercial
Foster City, CA
Legal – Commercial Counsel /
Full-time /
Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced attorney to join Zoox's Legal team to support our growing commercial contracts, real estate, and land use needs. This role will be responsible for handling complex commercial contracts, supply chain agreements, real estate transactions, and providing strategic legal counsel on land use matters as we expand our autonomous vehicle operations.
In this role, you will:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial, partnership, and strategic deals and contracts
- Lead and manage complex commercial real estate, infrastructure, and fleet charging transactions, including leases, purchases, sales, and development agreements
- Provide legal counsel on land use, zoning, and permitting matters; support facility expansion and charging infrastructure projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Real Estate, Facilities, Finance, and Business Development
Qualifications:
- JD degree from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
- 6+ years of relevant legal experience, with significant focus on commercial contracts, commercial lease negotiations and real estate development
- Experience with commercial contract drafting and negotiations
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Bonus Qualifications:
- Prior in-house counsel experience at a technology or automotive company
- Experience with autonomous vehicle, technology and/or transportation industries
- Experience with construction contracts and fleet charging infrastructure transactions
$183,000 - $220,000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
