Product & Litigation Counsel

2 Months ago • 6 Years + • Product • $183,000 PA - $220,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Zoox is seeking a passionate Product & Litigation Counsel to join its dynamic legal team and support its mission to revolutionize personal transportation. This role involves providing critical legal guidance on product liability and safety for an all-electric robotaxi service from design to commercial launch. The counsel will manage vehicle and incident claims, respond to civil subpoenas, and support litigation readiness. Key responsibilities include identifying and mitigating product litigation risks with product, engineering, and safety teams, supporting incident response and investigations, and reviewing technical documentation for legal alignment. The position also requires providing general legal support as Zoox's operations grow. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Must have:
  • 6+ years of legal experience in product liability, automotive negligence, or safety.
  • Strong litigation background, including managing litigation and discovery.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • Excellent business and legal judgment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to at least one state bar.
Good to have:
  • Experience with autonomous vehicles or complex consumer products.
  • Experience in the ridehail industry.
  • Experience with product launches or service rollouts.
  • On-call or incident response experience.
  • Experience responding to government inquiries.
Perks:
  • Salary range: $183,000 to $220,000
  • Sign-on bonus may be offered
  • Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Job Details

Join Zoox's dynamic legal team and be at the forefront of revolutionizing personal transportation! We're seeking a passionate Product & Litigation Counsel to support our mission as we make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable. In this role, you'll help steer our cutting-edge, all-electric robotaxi service from design and testing to full-scale commercial launch, providing critical legal guidance on product liability and safety at every stage. You'll be working directly with Zoox's Associate General Counsel & Director, Product & Regulatory, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility.

In this role, you will:

    • Manage vehicle and incident claims and lawsuits, respond to civil subpoenas, and support the company’s litigation readiness.
    • Work closely with our product, engineering, safety, and operations teams to identify and mitigate product litigation risks.
    •  Support incident response, including investigations, reporting, and communications.
    • Review technical documentation, safety reports, and other publications for legal risk alignment and external messaging.
    • Provide general legal support across the company on all matters as Zoox's operations and services grow.

Qualifications:

    • 6+ years of legal experience focused on products liability, automotive negligence, and/or safety-related matters.
    • Strong litigation background, including experience managing litigation and familiarity with discovery best practices.
    • Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced and innovative environment, coupled with the skills to “play out of position” as needed.
    • Demonstrated inquisitiveness, with a passion for learning and independent problem-solving.
    • Excellent business and legal judgment, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
    • Juris Doctor (JD) degree with outstanding academic credentials and admission to at least one state bar.

Bonus Qualifications:

    • Experience with autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), or other complex consumer products.
    • Experience in the ridehail or common carrier industry.
    • Experience working on a product launch or service rollout.
    • On-call or incident response experience.
    • Experience responding to government inquiries or investigations.
    • Background in insurance, consumer protection, privacy, or commercial law

Compensation
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $183,000 to $220,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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Zoox is transforming mobility-as-a-service by developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built fleet designed for AI to drive and humans to enjoy.

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