Corporate Counsel

May Mobility; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

HSA/FSA

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid vacations

Wellness program

Job summary

May Mobility, based in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks a Corporate Counsel to partner with leadership and scale our autonomous mobility operations globally. You will negotiate supplier and commercial agreements, shape compliance programs, and guide practical legal advice across engineering, operations, finance, and business development.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of legal experience (tech/auto preferred), J.D., and active U.S.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5–8 years of legal experience, including law firm and in-house experience, tech/auto mobility preferred.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and supplier agreements.
• Experience developing or managing compliance programs, policies, or internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial and supplier agreements, with templates and guidelines for the team.
• Design, implement, and maintain compliance programs and policies (data privacy, safety, governance).
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, BD, government affairs, marketing, HR).
• Advise on regulatory matters for autonomous vehicle testing, deployment, and commercialization at various levels.
• Support outside counsel and coordinate with external advisors on litigation, IP, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor evolving laws affecting autonomous vehicles, data privacy, and employment; summarize implications to leadership.
• Develop and deliver training programs on legal compliance and risk management.
• Assist with corporate transactions, equity matters, and board activities as needed.

Skills

Strategic risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Sound judgment under ambiguity

Balancing innovation with compliance

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active bar admission (US state)

Job description

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think. Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We're building the world's best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we've given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we're just getting started. We're hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

May Mobility is looking for a Corporate Counsel to join and support our Legal team and serve as a trusted business partner across the organization. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a versatile attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment. You will negotiate and manage supplier and commercial agreements, help build and maintain compliance programs, review press releases and marketing blogs, and provide practical legal guidance on a range of issues that arise as we scale our autonomous vehicle operations worldwide.

The ideal candidate brings subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: regulatory affairs, safety and product liability, data privacy, intellectual property including patents, or employment law. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and business development teams and will have a direct hand in shaping the legal infrastructure of a company at the forefront of the autonomous mobility revolution.

Essential Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial and supplier agreements, including hardware supply, software licensing, services, joint development, and partnership agreements, while developing and maintaining playbooks, templates, and negotiation guidelines for use across the legal team
• Design, implement, and maintain compliance programs and policies covering areas such as data privacy, safety, regulatory obligations, and corporate governance
• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, business development, government affairs, marketing, and human resources
• Advise on regulatory matters related to autonomous vehicle testing, deployment, and commercialization at the federal, state, and local levels
• Support the management of outside counsel and coordinate with external advisors on specialized matters including litigation, IP, and regulatory filings
• Monitor and analyze evolving laws and regulations affecting autonomous vehicles, transportation, data privacy, and employment, and summarize business implications to leadership
• Develop and deliver training programs on legal compliance, contracting best practices, and risk management for business teams
• Assist with corporate transactions, equity matters, and board-related activities as needed

Skills and Abilities

• Strategic risk assessment
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Sound judgment under ambiguity
• Ability to balance innovation with compliance

Qualifications and Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 5–8 years of legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience (experience at a technology, automotive, or mobility company is strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and supplier agreements
• Experience developing or managing compliance programs, policies, or internal controls
• Substantive expertise in at least one of the following: regulatory affairs, safety/product liability, data privacy (e.g., CCPA, CPRA, APPI, GDPR), or employment law
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk against operational objectives in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences

Preferred

• Experience in the autonomous vehicle, automotive, robotics, or advanced transportation technology sector
• Familiarity with NHTSA regulations, FMVSS standards, state AV legislation, or other transportation safety frameworks
• Experience advising on data privacy matters in the context of connected or autonomous vehicles, including geolocation data, telematics, and rider data
• Background in government affairs, public policy, or working with regulatory agencies (DOT, NHTSA, state DMVs)
• Experience supporting companies through high-growth stages, including Series C/D and beyond
• Comfort operating as a generalist across multiple legal disciplines while building institutional knowledge in a lean legal team
• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or other privacy certification

Physical Requirements

• Standard office working conditions which includes but not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use

Travel Required? Minimal: 1%-10%

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
• Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!

May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Salary Range

$180,000—$220,000 USD

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