Wayve

Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Wayve · Sunnyvale

Posted about 3 months ago · $120,000 - $200,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Wayve's roles stay open a median of 76 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
40% of Wayve's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Wayve
high
165 stale, 1 reposted of 169 open
Hiring momentum
201 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wayve's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wayve.

About this role

Wayve is seeking a mid-level Commercial Counsel to manage a variety of commercial legal matters as the company scales its operations globally. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on procurement and supply chain issues, and collaborating with various teams to provide legal support for strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong foundational commercial legal skills.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Licensed attorney admitted to practice in California
  • 3+ years of relevant legal experience, with a minimum of 2 years of law firm experience and some in-house experience
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
  • Experience supporting strategic commercial transactions
  • Excellent legal analysis, pragmatic communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong commercial judgment and ability to assess legal risk

Nice to have

  • Commercial or product counseling experience within the automotive or technology sector
  • Experience supporting OEM or large-scale B2B transactions
  • Familiarity with procurement, supply chain, or operational contracting matters
  • Exposure to autonomous vehicle, AI, or data privacy legal issues
  • Cross-border commercial advisory experience

What you get

  • Annual base salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 USD
  • Hybrid working policy combining office and remote work

Worth weighing

  • Role involves significant exposure to cross-border matters
  • Experience in autonomous vehicles or AI is valuable but not essential
  • Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on individual qualifications during the interview process

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Listed by Wayve on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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