Senior Commercial Counsel, Nuro
$160-240k
+Annual performance bonus and Equity
More information about location
3-4 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
Autonomous delivery vehicle manufacturer
Posted today
Autonomous delivery vehicle manufacturer
1001+ employees
Posted today
$160-240k
+Annual performance bonus and Equity
More information about location
3-4 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To better everyday life through robotics.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for a pragmatic, business-minded attorney who can independently manage matters ranging from routine agreements to complex, groundbreaking transactions
- Success requires sound judgment, strong execution, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to working with teams across the company
- 7+ years of legal experience in a fast-growing, technology-focused company, top-tier law firm, or a combination of both, with significant experience independently handling complex commercial transactions
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to produce polished work for executive and external audiences
- Experience advising high-growth technology businesses and translating complex legal issues into practical, 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 the ability to assess risk, present clear options, and make accountable recommendations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, build trust with business leaders, and distinguish urgent issues from those that are most important
- Execution-oriented and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to drive processes forward, overcome obstacles, conduct rigorous research, and deliver results
- Collaborative, creative, and effective in small, diverse, cross-functional teams, with a commitment to practical problem-solving and meaningful business impact
- Interest in using AI and other tools to improve legal workflows, operational efficiency, and team effectiveness
- Admission to at least one state bar required; California Bar membership preferred. Admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus
What the job involves
- The Legal team is a strategic partner to the business, helping teams move quickly and responsibly as the company scales
- We work cross-functionally with supply chain, business development, product, engineering, partnerships, and other groups to enable innovation, manage risk, and build scalable processes
- Our team values practical judgment, clear communication, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented approach
- As Senior Commercial Counsel, you will advise on the commercial transactions that support our mission and day-to-day operations
- You will structure, draft, negotiate, and manage agreements involving vehicle systems and components, intellectual property, strategic partnerships, software and SaaS, professional services, goods and services, non-disclosure agreements, and more
- Lead commercial transactions from intake through post-signature management, partnering with business and technical teams to develop strategies, negotiate with counterparties, and finalize agreements
- Advise on legal and business risks, explain complex terms clearly, and recommend practical, risk-conscious solutions aligned with company objectives
- Support matters across supply chain; business development, product, and partnerships; intellectual property and licensing; data privacy and security; marketing; real estate and facilities; and other areas as needed
- Train cross-functional teams on commercial contracting requirements, best practices, and effective risk management
- Help implement and launch a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including templates, playbooks, fallback positions, workflows, and related process improvements
- Streamline and automate contracting processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and visibility
- Serve as a legal “utility player,” contributing beyond commercial transactions in areas such as intellectual property, privacy, marketing, real estate, and product- or customer-facing matters
- Apply AI tools thoughtfully to improve legal workflows, processes, and team efficiency
Our take
Nuro offers custom-built autonomous vehicles for the delivery of physical goods, rather than people. Its vehicles have a distinctive, futuristic, design that has not only made the vehicles noticeable from a marketing point of view, but, has also made its vehicles stand out to other road users, improving safety.
Nuro is an exciting addition to the autonomous vehicle landscape. Without a passenger inside the vehicle, it has been able to sidestep some of the safety issues that have plagued other autonomous vehicle brands. Additionally, the company has landed several high-profile partners, including Uber, Walmart, Chipotle, and Kroger.
With home deliveries at an all-time high, many companies are looking for ways to get goods to customers’ homes as fast as possible. Low-cost, efficient services such as Nuro's offering are becoming increasingly attractive. Following Series E funding in 2025, the company is focusing on growing new commercial partnerships and scaling its technology.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-29% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Apr 2025
$203m
SERIES E
Nov 2021
$600m
SERIES D
Total funding: $2.3bn
Company benefits
- Free Caltrain pass and commuter benefits
- Company stock options
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
Company HQ
Old Mountain View, Mountain View, CA
Leadership
Jiajun Zhu
(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)After an MA in Computer Science at the University of Virginia, Jiajun worked as Principal Software Engineer at Google for over 8 years. He left this role in August 2016 to co-found Nuro with Dave.
Dave Ferguson
(Co-Founder)Experienced Robotics Engineer with stints at Google (Computer Vision and Machine Learning Lead) and Intel (Senior Research Scientist). PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University.
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