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Product & Litigation Counsel

Zoox

Zoox

Product, Legal
Foster City, CA, USA
USD 183k-220k / year + Equity
Posted on Jun 10, 2025
Join Zoox's dynamic legal team and be at the forefront of revolutionizing personal transportation! We're seeking a passionate Product & Litigation Counsel to support our mission as we make personal transportation safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable. In this role, you'll help steer our cutting-edge, all-electric robotaxi service from design and testing to full-scale commercial launch, providing critical legal guidance on product liability and safety at every stage. You'll be working directly with Zoox's Associate General Counsel & Director, Product & Regulatory, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of mobility.

In this role, you will:

  • Manage vehicle and incident claims and lawsuits, respond to civil subpoenas, and support the company’s litigation readiness.
  • Work closely with our product, engineering, safety, and operations teams to identify and mitigate product litigation risks.
  • Support incident response, including investigations, reporting, and communications.
  • Review technical documentation, safety reports, and other publications for legal risk alignment and external messaging.
  • Provide general legal support across the company on all matters as Zoox's operations and services grow.

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of legal experience focused on products liability, automotive negligence, and/or safety-related matters.
  • Strong litigation background, including experience managing litigation and familiarity with discovery best practices.
  • Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced and innovative environment, coupled with the skills to “play out of position” as needed.
  • Demonstrated inquisitiveness, with a passion for learning and independent problem-solving.
  • Excellent business and legal judgment, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree with outstanding academic credentials and admission to at least one state bar.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), or other complex consumer products.
  • Experience in the ridehail or common carrier industry.
  • Experience working on a product launch or service rollout.
  • On-call or incident response experience.
  • Experience responding to government inquiries or investigations.
  • Background in insurance, consumer protection, privacy, or commercial law