Associate Counsel (Regulatory)

Join Waymo's Legal team as an Associate Counsel (Regulatory) and work on the exciting legal issues surrounding autonomous driving technology. You will advise on U.S. state and local legal frameworks, support regulatory and legislative outcomes, represent Waymo's legal interests, and ensure compliance with global regulations. This hybrid role reports to an Assistant General Counsel and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, competitive compensation, and a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the applicability of U.S. state and local legal frameworks to novel operational scenarios and cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.
• Partnering with cross-functional partners to support ground-breaking regulatory and legislative outcomes for the transportation industry.
• Representing Waymo’s legal and regulatory interests, fostering constructive, proactive relationships with government authorities and key agency stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to propose practical solutions to legal issues and lead legal compliance and risk mitigation efforts, executing with appropriate urgency

Requirements

• Experience with relevant subject matter such as autonomous vehicles, other automotive, ride-hailing, delivery
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership
• Strong analytical acumen and legal comprehension, complemented by exceptional written and oral communication skills
• 2 to 4+ years of experience as an attorney at a firm, in-house at a company, or in government, practicing in the area of administrative law, agency regulations, regulatory legislation and/or compliance
• Experience responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, and information requests, in partnership with with engineering, data science, product, safety, and compliance teams
• Familiarity with appellate litigation strategies and proceedings relevant to judicial review of agency decisions and actions
• Experience securing operating authority and navigating complex regulatory approvals
• USD 213,000 - 263,000