Product & Regulatory Counsel

Zoox•Foster City, CA

1d•$188,000 - $226,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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