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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial legal matters, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and advising on intellectual property and data protection. Capable of providing strategic legal support in fast-paced, technology-driven environments while effectively communicating legal risks to non-legal stakeholders.
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Qualified Solicitor In England And WalesDrafting And Negotiating Complex Commercial AgreementsExperience Advising On Employment MattersStrong Communication And Stakeholder Management SkillsCross-Border Commercial Advisory Experience
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Hard Skills
Drafting Supplier AgreementsNegotiating Software/SaaS ContractsAdvising On Intellectual PropertyData Protection And Privacy LawCommercial JudgementLegal Process AutomationSupporting Strategic TransactionsManaging Multiple WorkstreamsTackling Novel Legal QuestionsExperience In Automotive Or Technology
Soft Skills
Strong Organisational SkillsAbility To Operate AutonomouslyInitiative And Sound JudgementSolutions-Oriented AdviceStakeholder Education
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor
Industry Keywords
Commercial Legal MattersAI And Data UsageOEM Customer AgreementsB2B TransactionsGlobal Workforce EmploymentCross-Functional PartnershipFleet OperationsInternational ExpansionLegal Governance StructuresEmerging Legal Questions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently manage a broad range of day-to-day commercial legal matters
- Draft, review and negotiate supplier, software/SaaS, services, operational, OEM customer and Tier 1 supplier agreements
- Advise on intellectual property, AI, data usage, data protection and privacy
- Address novel and emerging legal questions at the intersection of law and AI
- Advise the People team on employment and HR matters for Wayve’s global workforce
- Support strategic initiatives, international expansion and new product deployments
- Support Fleet Operations and other operational teams with vehicle fleet operation, testing and deployment across international markets
- Build and improve scalable legal processes, templates, playbooks and governance structures
- Educate stakeholders on commercial risk, contracting best practices and legal processes
- Partner with commercial, procurement, engineering, product, privacy, People and Fleet Operations teams
- Report to the Managing Counsel
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
- Trained at a leading law firm
- Approximately 2–4 years of relevant post-qualification experience, although candidates with more or less experience are considered
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including procurement, supply chain, technology and vendor contracts
- Comfortable negotiating directly with commercial counterparties and communicating legal positions clearly and pragmatically
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to distil complex legal issues into clear explanations of legal and commercial risk for non-legal stakeholders
- Experience supporting strategic commercial transactions in fast-moving, technology-driven environments
- Strong commercial judgement and practical, solutions-oriented advice
- Experience advising on employment matters affecting a global workforce, or willingness to develop experience in this area
- Ability to operate autonomously, take initiative and exercise sound judgement about when to escalate
- Experience partnering cross-functionally with legal and non-legal experts
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
- Enthusiasm for a broad range of legal matters and comfort tackling novel questions where precedent may be limited
- Experience in automotive, mobility or technology is a plus
- Experience supporting OEM, strategic partnership or large-scale B2B transactions is a plus
- Exposure to AI, data or autonomous vehicle-related legal issues is a plus
- Cross-border commercial advisory experience across the UK, US, Europe and Japan is a plus
- Experience supporting commercial or employment matters in Germany is a plus
- Experience helping automate and scale legal processes is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
- Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands-on in vehicle workshops and labs
- Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more
- Salaries benchmarked against the market annually