Compensation Overview

Job Responsibilities:

• Support legal matters related to: Core compliance activities for autonomous vehicle regulatory schemes, permits, and all laws and regulations related thereto including safety regulations; Trade Compliance work to support US and UK import and export activities and development of policies for the company regarding all aspects of trade compliance; Employment Benefits - support Benefits team with regards to Benefits for US and UK employees; HR matters - support the Legal team in their work with HR related employee matters in both the US and UK; Risk Mitigation: risk analysis and mitigation related to all legal risks; Corporate governance duties to support US & UK and Japan Legal.
• Handle general legal matters to develop creative solutions as an integral part of a high-performing in-house Legal team that collaborates with a positive attitude, effectively and efficiently with the broader global Legal team to protect and promote the company’s interests.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, contracts and other legal documents to protect the companys’ interests.
• A true "team player" within and outside the Legal team with active listening, empathy, inclusivity, modeling company values to maximize the performance of teams and individuals.
• Advise and support on corporate matters such as legal entities and intercompany arrangements.
• Provide cross-jurisdictional strategic counsel to the Head of U.S. and UK Legal and the Legal Team and business as necessary.
• Advise on emerging legal and regulatory risks.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties as necessary (regulators, external counsel, public authorities etc.), creating relationships of trust.

Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of relevant legal experience, including in both a corporate in-house Legal department and in a US law firm;
• JD required from a US, ABA-accredited law school;
• Strong negotiation and written and oral communication skills;
• Experience managing outside counsel;
• Experience working across multiple legal disciplines as needed to support the business;
• Adapt to changing plans and priorities and deal comfortably with ambiguities;
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and well-organized with strong time management skills and an ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments with a high degree of accuracy while meeting short deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• Experience working with other global in-house counsel across legal disciplines;
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team, and assume additional responsibilities as required;
• Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to reach decisions independently with a focus on understanding the bigger picture (i.e., results-oriented, rather than task-oriented).
• Ability to develop solid, trusted relationships;
• Maintain focus with a sense of urgency, while upholding respect for others;
• Last but not least a great attitude, flexibility and creativity while meeting business objectives to assure legal compliance.