Regulatory & Product Counsel

Harbinger Motors•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company developing medium-duty EV and hybrid platforms. The Regulatory & Product Counsel will partner directly with the General Counsel to develop the company’s product and regulatory function and support compliance with motor vehicle safety and compliance laws as Harbinger launches its business lines. This mid-level role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Service, Compliance, and business strategy teams throughout product development and commercialization. The position offers the opportunity to help shape product lines and build compliance structures in a fast-growing automotive manufacturer.

Requirements

J.D. from a top-tier accredited law school.
Active California Bar admission, or ability to register immediately as Registered In-House Counsel.
At least 5 years of relevant experience, primarily in regulatory and product counseling for an automotive company.
Strong background in product liability and safety-related matters.
Extensive experience with automotive manufacturers or suppliers.
Strong background with FMVSS and related motor vehicle compliance laws.
Experience providing solutions-oriented, practical advice to stakeholders.
Interest in addressing multi-jurisdictional regulatory issues in depth.
Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
Training at a top-tier law firm; AmLaw 50 experience preferred.
Willingness to learn, positive attitude, and ability to build processes from scratch and adapt among different stakeholders and tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive, autonomy, mobility, hardware, or clean technology sectors.

Responsibilities

Provide cross-functional legal advice to Engineering, Product, Service, and Compliance teams throughout development and commercialization.
Address novel legal issues involving rapidly developing automotive and industrial technology.
Support engineering teams in developing vehicle platforms and products.
Provide regulatory guidance on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and related automotive compliance and safety matters.
Support business strategy teams on regulatory matters involving commercial partnerships.
Provide practical legal guidance to stakeholders across the company as part of a lean legal team.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee coverage paid.
Early-stage stock options.
401(k), health savings account (HSA), and flexible spending account (FSA).
Generous paid time off.
Parental leave.
Annual vacation bonus.
Wellness and fertility benefits.
Cell phone stipend.
Complimentary meals and stocked kitchens.
Direct mentorship from an experienced General Counsel.