Senior Counsel – Litigation, Product

Torc Robotics

. Own Torc's litigation docket end to end, including outside counsel, budgets, strategy, and resolution .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $221,900 - $266,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation management, including developing litigation readiness frameworks and advising on product liability and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide clear legal guidance in complex environments.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership In A U.S. State Bar7+ Years Of Legal ExperienceLitigation ManagementLitigation Readiness Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementProduct LiabilityLegal Hold ProceduresIncident Response ProtocolsBudgetingLegal AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceEvidence PreservationRecord RetentionSafety Artifact Requirements

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationSound JudgmentCollaborative StyleIntegrity

Industry Keywords

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardsAutonomous Driving SystemNHTSAFMCSA RequirementsCommercial Freight OperationsEvolving AV RegulationsLitigation ExposureCross-Functional Incident ResponseTechnical PublicationsKnowledge Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Torc's litigation docket end to end, including outside counsel, budgets, strategy, and resolution
Build and run Torc's litigation readiness program, including legal hold procedures, response playbooks, and evidence preservation protocols
Serve as legal lead on the cross-functional incident response team
Develop litigation readiness frameworks for driver-out commercial operations, autonomous driving incidents, and recalls
Manage Torc's outside litigation counsel panel
Report litigation exposure and trends to the General Counsel and senior leadership
Advise on record retention, insurance, and cybersecurity in relation to litigation readiness and incident response
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Safety & Regulatory teams to identify and mitigate legal risk
Advise on product liability exposure from Torc's autonomous driving system
Support NHTSA crash, defect, recall, and Early Warning Reporting
Provide legal analysis on product release decisions and safety artifact requirements
Translate evolving AV regulations into practical internal guidance and assess litigation risk
Advise on go-to-market issues for commercial freight operations
Review external communications, technical publications, and customer-facing materials for legal risk
Build expertise in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, ADS exemption processes, and FMCSA requirements
Contribute to legal department process improvements, playbook development, and knowledge management

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
7+ years of legal experience, with meaningful exposure to litigation management, product liability, or related practice areas
Track record of managing litigation and outside counsel, including budgeting, strategy, and resolution
Experience building or maintaining litigation readiness infrastructure, such as legal hold programs and incident response protocols
Sound judgment and ability to give clear, practical advice in a fast-moving, technically complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to explain complex legal concepts to executives, engineers, and other non-lawyers
Collaborative style and ability to earn trust with Engineering, Safety, Product, and Operations teams
Owner's mindset and comfort building and running a function
Genuine curiosity about complex technology and interest in developing regulatory expertise over time
Availability to respond on short notice, including occasional evenings and weekends, when incidents or urgent matters arise
Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and privileged information
Ability to obtain a passport for occasional international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive compensation package that includes a bonus component and stock options
100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
401K plan with a 6% employer match
Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
Company-wide holiday office closures
AD+D and Life Insurance
Occasional travel to Blacksburg, VA, Fort Worth, TX, and Ann Arbor, MI sites estimated at 5-10% of the time
Ability to obtain a passport for occasional international travel