The opportunity
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to…
What you'll do
Develop vision, strategy, and implementation for complying with a range of: regulations - this includes interpreting legacy legal and regulatory frameworks that didn’t contemplate our novel technology and advising on new laws and regulations developed with AVs and related emerging technology in mind.
Advise on matters primarily U.S. federal matters, with an emphasis on areas: of greatest need (e.g. legislative review and drafting of proposed legislation and regulations). This role will also support international regulatory matters.
Engage in cross-functional planning efforts to ensure that regulatory: compliance and strategy are properly incorporated into the project roadmap.
Respond to novel questions of law on various topics, including issues that: may be new to you and/or the company.
Provide counsel on proposed legislation and regulations and in negotiations: among stakeholders. Collaborate with our Policy team on advocacy strategies for engaging with regulators and policymakers.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and an active bar membership
What they're looking for
- + years of experience as an attorney at a firm, in-house at a company, or in government.
- Experience with regulatory and legislative matters (e.g. engaging in: rulemaking processes, advising on legislative bill text, building regulatory compliance programs for a rapidly scaling company with a range of partners).
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt as the technology and regulatory landscape evolves.
- Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
