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Salary: USD 193,000 - 291,000 / annual
Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology and a universal autonomy platform for self-driving vehicles across all roads and use cases. Founded in 2016 and backed by over $2B in capital from investors including Uber, NVIDIA, Google, and SoftBank, Nuro is scaling its technology globally.
The Legal team operates as a strategic business partner, working cross-functionally with supply chain, business development, product, engineering, and partnerships to enable innovation, manage risk, and build scalable processes.
As Senior Commercial Counsel, you will independently lead commercial transactions from intake through post-signature management. Your responsibilities include:
• Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and managing agreements covering vehicle systems and components, intellectual property, strategic partnerships, software and SaaS, professional services, goods and services, and NDAs
• Advising on legal and business risks, explaining complex terms clearly, and recommending practical solutions aligned with company objectives
• Supporting matters across supply chain, business development, product, partnerships, IP and licensing, data privacy and security, marketing, real estate, and other areas
• Training cross-functional teams on commercial contracting requirements, best practices, and risk management
• Implementing and launching a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including templates, playbooks, workflows, and process improvements
• Streamlining and automating contracting processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and visibility
• Serving as a legal utility player, contributing to IP, privacy, marketing, real estate, and product-facing matters
• Applying AI tools thoughtfully to improve legal workflows and team efficiency
The role requires a pragmatic, business-minded attorney with sound judgment, strong execution, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 7+ years of legal experience in a fast-growing technology company, top-tier law firm, or combination, with significant independent experience handling complex commercial transactions
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience advising high-growth technology businesses and translating complex legal issues into actionable business guidance
• Working knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, liability and risk allocation, and supply chain matters; automotive, hardware, or transportation experience is a plus
• Strong legal judgment and business acumen with ability to assess risk and make accountable recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and distinguish urgent from important issues
• Execution-oriented and resourceful, with demonstrated ability to drive processes forward and deliver results
• Collaborative and effective in small, cross-functional teams with commitment to practical problem-solving
• Interest in using AI and other tools to improve legal workflows and operational efficiency
• Admission to at least one state bar required; California Bar membership preferred; admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus
