May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.
Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 300,000 autonomy-enabled rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.
Job Summary
May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and a pioneer in creating more accessible, sustainable communities. We are looking for an Associate General Counsel who is passionate about navigating the legal frontiers of the "Green Field"—where technology meets the public road.
Reporting directly to our General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer, you will be a key strategic partner in scaling our operations. You will spend the majority of your time driving complex commercial transactions while providing critical oversight for our people, policy, and intellectual property functions. This is a role for a high-impact legal leader who wants to do more than just manage risk—you will help us build the future of transit.
Essential Responsibilities
Commercial Strategy & Execution
- Lead the end-to-end drafting, negotiation, and closing of complex commercial contracts including with private and government (US and domestic) counterparties.
- Architect and manage vehicle platform integration agreements with global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
- Negotiate high-value hardware and software supply chain agreements to ensure operational continuity for our fleet.
- Provide the strategic "connective tissue" between Business Development goals and legal/operational constraints to ensure scalable growth.
- Develop and maintain a library of standard contract templates and playbooks to streamline the sales and procurement lifecycles.
Data Privacy & Security
- Design and lead the legal strategy for global data protection and information security compliance.
- Ensure all autonomous vehicle stacks and passenger-facing applications comply with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and emerging state frameworks.
- Oversee and negotiate data-sharing agreements with commercial partners and third-party data processors.
- Partner with Engineering and Product teams to implement "privacy by design" across the entire technology roadmap.
- Manage legal incident response protocols and provide counsel on cybersecurity risk mitigation and data breach preparedness.
Regulatory & Public Policy Navigation
- Support the CSO in drafting and articulating May Mobility’s official positions on emerging AV legislation.
- Interpret and advise on complex local, state, and federal regulatory frameworks to ensure compliant vehicle deployments.
- Monitor global regulatory trends to proactively adjust company strategy before new laws take effect.
Employment & People Partnership
- Serve as a primary legal advisor to the People team on complex labor and employment law matters.
- Provide legal guidance on executive compensation, equity incentive structures, and international hiring strategies.
- Ensure all internal company policies and handbooks reflect current legal requirements and our commitment to an inclusive culture.
- Manage external counsel for any employment-related disputes, claims, or litigation.
- Support the strategy for managing a highly technical, hybrid, and geographically distributed workforce.
Intellectual Property (IP) Stewardship
- Collaborate with world-class engineering teams to identify, harvest, and protect patentable innovations in the AV space.
- Oversee the management and enforcement of our global patent, trademark, and copyright portfolios.
- Navigate and mitigate third-party licensing risks and Open Source Software (OSS) compliance issues.
- Ensure our "secret sauce" and proprietary trade secrets remain protected through robust internal controls and external agreements.
Skills and Abilities
Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
- Strategic risk assessment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Sound judgment under ambiguity
- Ability to balance innovation with compliance
- Executive presence and influence
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- 8–15+ years of legal experience, including law firm and/or in-house experience.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Autonomous vehicles or advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
- Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
- Robotics or AI companies
- Highly regulated industries (aerospace, medical devices, energy, etc.)
- Strong background in commercial negotiations and product counseling.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations.
- Excellent executive communication skills and business judgment.
Preferred
- Exposure to transportation or automotive regulatory frameworks.
- Background in privacy, cybersecurity, or product liability matters.
Physical Requirements
- Standard office working conditions which includes but not limited to:
- Prolonged sitting
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged computer use
- Travel Required? Minimal: 1%-10%
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
- Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
- Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
- Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
- Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.
Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!
May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.
