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Senior Commercial Counsel

Nuro· Legal
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Mountain View, CA$193k - $291kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Commercial Counsel to advise on and manage commercial transactions supporting Nuro’s mission, including vehicle systems, IP, partnerships, software/SaaS, professional services, and more. Role involves drafting, negotiating, post-signature management, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial transactions from intake through post-signature management, partnering with business and technical teams to develop strategies, negotiate with counterparties, and finalize agreements.
  • Advise on legal and business risks, explain complex terms clearly, and recommend practical, risk-conscious solutions aligned with company objectives.
  • Support matters across supply chain; business development, product, and partnerships; intellectual property and licensing; data privacy and security; marketing; real estate and facilities; and other areas as needed.
  • Train cross-functional teams on commercial contracting requirements, best practices, and effective risk management.
  • Help implement and launch a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including templates, playbooks, fallback positions, workflows, and related process improvements.
  • Streamline and automate contracting processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and visibility.
  • Serve as a legal “utility player,” contributing beyond commercial transactions in areas such as intellectual property, privacy, marketing, real estate, and product- or customer-facing matters.
  • Apply AI tools thoughtfully to improve legal workflows, processes, and team efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of legal experience in a fast-growing, technology-focused company, top-tier law firm, or a combination of both, with significant experience independently handling complex commercial transactions.
  • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to produce polished work for executive and external audiences.
  • Experience advising high-growth technology businesses and translating complex legal issues into practical, actionable business guidance.
  • Working knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, liability and risk allocation, and supply chain matters; automotive, hardware, or transportation experience is a plus.
  • Strong legal judgment and business acumen, with the ability to assess risk, present clear options, and make accountable recommendations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, build trust with business leaders, and distinguish urgent issues from those that are most important.
  • Execution-oriented and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to drive processes forward, overcome obstacles, conduct rigorous research, and deliver results.
  • Collaborative, creative, and effective in small, diverse, cross-functional teams, with a commitment to practical problem-solving and meaningful business impact.
  • Interest in using AI and other tools to improve legal workflows, operational efficiency, and team effectiveness.
  • Admission to at least one state bar required; California Bar membership preferred. Admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus.

Skills

Required:Commercial contractingCommunication and stakeholder management
Nice to have:Intellectual propertyData privacy and securityContract lifecycle management (CLM)

Benefits

  • Base pay range: $193,000 – $291,000 (depending on level)
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Equity
  • Competitive benefits package
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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