Waymo
Associate Counsel, Regulatory
$213K–$263K
Mountain View, CA, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Location
- Mountain View, CA, USA
Mountain View, California, United States - Experience
- 2 to 4+ years as an attorney at a firm, in-house at a company, or in government.
- Education
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
About the job
Advise Waymo on regulatory and legislative matters affecting autonomous vehicle operations, compliance, and business expansion.
What you'll do
- Advise on U.S. state and local legal frameworks for autonomous vehicle technology and operational scenarios.
- Work with cross-functional partners and government stakeholders on regulatory outcomes, relationships, and compliance programs.
- Support expansion of regulated business operations and develop expertise in emerging legal areas.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- Experience practicing administrative law, agency regulations, regulatory legislation, and/or compliance.
- Experience responding to regulatory inquiries, audits, and information requests with cross-functional teams.
- Strong legal analysis and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to propose practical solutions and lead compliance and risk mitigation efforts.
Nice to have
- Experience securing operating authority and navigating complex regulatory approvals.
- Familiarity with appellate litigation strategies and proceedings related to judicial review of agency decisions.
Pay
$213,000 — $263,000 USD (base salary)
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