Description:
You will...- Lead and support legal contract negotiations on a variety of transactions including master supply agreements, service agreements, license agreements, NDAs, and more.
- Develop and maintain contract templates.
- Collaborate closely with Waabi's global supply chain team on contract databases and contract processes for Waabi.
- Expand your knowledge of regulatory compliance as it applies to Waabi's operations and assist with day-to-day compliance management.
- Manage day-to-day insurance matters.
- Draft business policies and lead yearly reviews of policies.
- Be part of a team of multidisciplinary operations managers, procurement professionals, commercial negotiators and policy leaders among others, using an AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and qualified to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with California, New York or Texas preferred.
- 5-8 years of experience in commercial contracting at an automotive company, fast-paced hardware technology company and/or in private practice (business law).
- Demonstrated experience tackling thorny issues in hardware and part supply contracts.
- Solid understanding of how to balance contractual risk with sustainable contracting provisions based on company stage.
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities under time pressure, rapidly develop relationships, and identify the most important issues that will impact Waabi's business.
- Dynamic problem solving skills and great business judgement when provided with incomplete information.
- Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.
- Demonstrated willingness to flex and grow into new areas.
- Meticulous attention to detail & passion for contracts!