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Waabi · 10 hours ago

Corporate Counsel

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $210K/yr

6+ years exp

Waabi is an AI company focused on developing self-driving technology, founded by Raquel Urtasun. The role involves leading contract negotiations and collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage supplier and third-party contracts while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesMachine Learning

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the negotiation and execution of complex, small and large-scale contracts through initial review, analysis of proposals and interpretation of all terms & conditions while mitigating all legal risks

Partner with the internal stakeholders at Waabi on Supplier and Third Party contracts including but not limited to: NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, DPAs

Provide insight on industry and market standards for all clauses in commercial contracts

Draft contracts from scratch as needed to support various Waabi development efforts

Collaborate closely with Global Supply Chain on contract databases and contract processes for Waabi

Own identifying and implementing process improvements & documentation

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.)In-house counsel experienceCommercial contracts experienceNegotiating SaaS contractsGoogle Workspace proficiencyStartup / Tech experienceEmployment Law experienceRegulatory ExperienceExport Control / Trade ComplianceProblem-solving capabilitiesCommunication skillsCollaborative team player

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) & member of a state bar

In-house counsel experience

6+ years of experience with commercial contracts

Experience in negotiating SaaS & Hardware development contracts

Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to provide and recommended solution to internal stakeholders and leadership at Waabi

Extremely Proficient in Google Workspace (formerly Google Suite)

Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others

Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions

Preferred

Startup / Tech experience

Employment Law experience

Regulatory Experience

Export Control / Trade Compliance Experience

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity awards.

Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).

Unlimited Vacation.

Flexible hours and Work from Home support.

Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).

Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.

Company

Waabi

Waabi is pioneering Physical AI starting with autonomous trucking.

Founded in 2021

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

51-200 employees

https://waabi.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Waabi has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (8)

2024 (6)

2023 (6)

2022 (4)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$283.04M

Key Investors

Volvo Group Venture CapitalKhosla Ventures

2024-06-18Series B· $200.48M

2023-01-18Series Unknown

2021-06-08Series A· $82.55M

Leadership Team

Raquel Urtasun

Founder & CEO

Lior Ron

COO

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