Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate and Real Estate)

Quona Capital; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Moove AV is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate and Real Estate) to drive real estate strategy, negotiate leases and charging agreements, and oversee core commercial contracts and MSAs. You will align legal work with rapid growth in a cutting-edge AV company, working autonomously in a fast-paced startup-like environment.

Experience in automotive or AV spaces is a plus. You will report to the Head of Legal and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance, risk

Qualifications

• J.D. and active U.S. Bar membership required.
• 7+ years in law firms or in-house with real estate focus.
• Experience in commercial real estate, leasing, land use, and construction; corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate and land-use strategy, negotiating leases and charging agreements.
• Oversee commercial contracts and MSAs, and guide construction-related matters.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and other teams to align legal strategy with business goals.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.

Skills

J.D. & Bar

Commercial real estate

Negotiation

Startup mindset

Autonomous work

Tech-curious

Global exposure

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission

Job description

About Moove AV

At Moove AV, we don’t just manage fleets; we operate the critical infrastructure that makes autonomous transportation a reality. As a premier partner to AV industry pioneers, we manage high-tech autonomous vehicle (AV) depots where precision, uptime, and—above all—safety are the benchmarks of our success.

Operating at the intersection of cutting-edge robotics and large-scale logistics, we are expanding globally to redefine fleet commercialization.

The Mission

Moove AV is at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle (AV) revolution, and we’re looking for a sharp, high-energy Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate and Real Estate) to help us navigate the frontier. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, AV, you won’t just be "reviewing documents" - you’ll be a strategic architect of our growth. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of cutting‑edge tech, real estate, and corporate and commercial law in an industry that is literally redefining mobility.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Build the Infrastructure: You’ll take point on real estate and land use, negotiating leases and charging agreements that form the physical backbone of the business.

• Fuel the Business: Beyond core commercial contracts and MSAs, you’ll help drive the legal strategy for our facility operations - negotiating construction and development matters that turn our real estate vision into physical reality.

• Bridge the Gaps: You’ll be the "connective tissue" for our Infrastructure team, and will collaborate with other teams at Moove as required to ensure legal strategy is perfectly synced with business reality.

• Direct the Experts: You’ll manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring we get world-class results while keeping an eye on the bottom line.

Who You Are

• Juris Doctor & Bar Member: You hold a J.D. from an accredited school and are an active member in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.

• Experienced: You have 7+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house environment, with significant experience in commercial real estate law, including a strong background in commercial leasing, land use, and construction matters, as well as corporate and commercial law.

• A Precise Negotiator: You have an "eagle eye" for detail but a "bridge-builder" mindset in negotiations.

• The Startup Athlete: You thrive in fast-paced environments, can juggle urgent priorities without dropping the ball, and are comfortable working autonomously.

• Tech-Curious (Bonus): If you have experience in the automotive or AV space, you’ll hit the ground running even faster.

• Global Perspective (Bonus): International (non-US) experience is a plus.

Why Moove?

We’re not just moving cars; we’re moving the world forward. If you want a seat at the table where the future of transportation is being decided, this is it.