Regulatory Counsel
Waymo is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to join its Legal team, focusing on the complex legal issues surrounding autonomous driving technology. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business initiatives from technology ideation through scaled commercial deployment. The position is based in Mountain View and San Francisco, California, and reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory.
Key responsibilities include advising on the applicability of existing state and local laws and regulations in novel factual situations, partnering with teams such as Policy, Product, Safety, and Engineering to influence regulatory and legislative proceedings affecting Waymo's operations, representing the company in interactions with government agencies, and advising on the development of scalable operational and regulatory compliance programs. The role also requires gaining subject matter expertise in emerging areas as new issues arise.
Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership, along with 3 to 5+ years of experience in administrative law, agency regulations, regulatory legislation, or compliance. Exceptional analytical and writing skills, experience handling safety-critical issues, and the ability to propose practical solutions to legal challenges are essential. Strong communication skills and a track record of collaborative engagement with industry stakeholders on complex topics are also required.
The expected base salary range for this full-time position is $238,000 to $302,000 USD annually. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in the company's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Waymo fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, offering employees opportunities for professional growth and development. Joining Waymo means contributing to the advancement of autonomous driving technology and its mission to improve access to mobility while enhancing road safety.