Corporate Counsel

RIDE Mobility•Pasadena, CA

17d

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel provides legal advice and support on employment matters, commercial contracts, contract disputes, and litigation involving RIDE's commercial vehicle business. The role reviews and negotiates commercial agreements, manages employment-related claims and disputes, advises on contractual and operational risks, and supports litigation and compliance matters under the oversight of senior legal leadership. The Corporate Counsel works closely with Human Resources, Sales, Operations, and other departments to provide practical legal solutions that support business objectives while protecting the company's interests. The position also coordinates with outside counsel, supports senior legal leadership on legal projects, and provides day-to-day guidance to business teams. The listed duties are not exhaustive; management may add or change responsibilities.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the California State Bar.
Minimum 4 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in employment law, commercial contracts, or litigation.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
Experience managing employment-related claims, disputes, or litigation.
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple legal matters, work across departments, and exercise sound judgment.
Strong communication skills and a practical, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive to company facilities, customer locations, and other business sites as needed.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight travel, as required by business needs.
Exceptional proficiency in spoken and written English, including clear, fluent, and persuasive communication in complex legal negotiations, business discussions, and professional settings, and superior advocacy skills to consistently seek favorable outcomes for the company.
Exceptional legal writing, drafting, and negotiation skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents and negotiate favorable commercial outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Prior in-house counsel experience or relevant law firm experience.
Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, transportation, or industrial sectors.
Familiarity with government procurement contracts and commercial disputes.
Experience coordinating with and managing outside counsel.

Responsibilities

Manage employment-related claims, disputes, and litigation.
Advise Human Resources and management on employee relations, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and employment-law compliance.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including equipment sales or lease agreements, public procurement contracts, service and supply agreements, power purchase agreements, vendor and facility lease agreements, consulting agreements, SaaS agreements, and other business contracts.
Manage post-contract disputes with customers, vendors, and business partners concerning contract performance, delivery issues, warranties, damages, and other contractual claims.
Coordinate with outside counsel on employment litigation and other assigned legal proceedings.
Support litigation strategy, discovery, document preservation, settlement negotiations, and case management.
Review contractual and operational matters for legal and commercial risks.
Advise business teams on applicable laws, contractual obligations, company policies, and compliance requirements.
Provide day-to-day legal guidance to Human Resources, Sales, Operations, and other departments; research legal issues and develop practical solutions to business challenges.
Serve as a liaison between the company and outside counsel; coordinate case strategy, monitor litigation progress and legal expenses, and support efficient resolution of legal matters.
Assist senior legal leadership with litigation, compliance, policy development, and other legal projects as assigned.
Travel to company facilities, customer locations, and other business sites as required.