Senior Commercial Counsel

The role

You will advise on commercial transactions that support the company mission and day-to-day operations. You will structure, draft, negotiate, and manage agreements involving vehicle systems, intellectual property, strategic partnerships, and more.

What you will do

• Lead commercial transactions from intake through post-signature management.
• Advise on legal and business risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Support matters across supply chain, business development, product, partnerships, intellectual property, data privacy, marketing, and real estate.
• Train cross-functional teams on commercial contracting requirements and risk management.
• Help implement and launch a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system.
• Streamline and automate contracting processes.
• Serve as a legal utility player in areas such as intellectual property, privacy, marketing, and real estate.
• Apply AI tools to improve legal workflows and team efficiency.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience in a fast-growing, technology-focused company, top-tier law firm, or a combination of both.
• Significant experience independently handling complex commercial transactions.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience advising high-growth technology businesses.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, liability and risk allocation, and supply chain matters.
• Strong legal judgment and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Execution-oriented and resourceful.
• Collaborative and effective in small, diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Interest in using AI and other tools to improve legal workflows.
• Admission to at least one state bar required.

Nice to have

• Automotive, hardware, or transportation experience is a plus.
• California Bar membership preferred.
• Admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Equity
• Competitive benefits package

About the company

Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology. Founded in 2016, it is building a universal autonomy platform for various vehicles and use cases.