Senior Legal Counsel at Wayve

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, Artificial Intelligence, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

US-qualified lawyer (or dual UK- and US-qualified)
At least 6 years of experience as a qualified lawyer in a US jurisdiction (California, Michigan preferred)
Proficient in technology issues in the automotive space, specifically around commercial contracting, AI and AV regulatory compliance, IP and data rights
Strong technical, drafting, legal research, and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to explain complex matters in clear, accessible language
Strong commercial acumen and judgement to effectively evaluate legal risk in the context of the company’s wider strategy
Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and be proactive in addressing new challenges
Ability and keenness to supervise and empower more junior members of the team
Well-developed prioritisation skills and ability to deal with multiple projects and internal clients
Willingness to get stuck in and work hard to help develop the legal team and support the business as it scales
Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the business
Previous in-house experience highly beneficial
Conscientious self-starter used to managing competing objectives under pressure
Expected to run own diverse set of matters with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including data and technology licenses, development, supplier, collaboration, and services agreements, with a particular focus on commercialising the company’s AI technology in the automotive sector
Advising on data protection compliance and other regulatory matters, including AV and AI regulations in the US and globally
Advising on global supply chain matters including compliance with automotive procurement requirements and standards, regulatory frameworks and ESG regimes
Advising on US corporate and labour law matters
Drafting and maintaining precedents and policies
Managing external counsel
Cross-functional collaboration and education of the business on legal and regulatory matters
Supporting the Head of Legal (based in the UK) with a wide range of legal matters

Skills

Commercial Contracting

AI Regulatory Compliance

AV Regulatory Compliance

IP Rights

Data Rights

US Law

Automotive Technology

Wayve

Develops autonomous vehicle technology using AI

About Wayve

Wayve.ai develops self-driving technology known as AV2.0, which focuses on creating a smarter and safer approach to autonomous vehicles. Their technology uses embodied AI software that allows vehicles to learn from their experiences and adapt to different environments without needing detailed programming. This method is different from traditional self-driving technologies that often rely on expensive hardware and pre-mapped data. Instead, Wayve.ai employs end-to-end deep learning, making their solution more cost-effective for automakers. The company targets automakers and fleet operators, offering them adaptable and affordable solutions for driving automation. Wayve.ai has already partnered with major retailers in the UK to test its technology in delivery fleets, aiming to enhance mobility and sustainability in the automotive industry.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$1,272.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees