About RivianRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role SummaryThis role will provide legal support for Rivian’s vehicle service and commercial operations. You will draft agreements and consumer terms, spot legal issues, collaborate cross-functionally with subject matter experts, and develop relationships with the business leaders responsible for Rivian’s global vehicle service strategy & operations for both B2C and B2B customers.
Responsibilities- Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a variety of commercial agreements to support Rivian’s vehicle service operations and third-party collision network, including service provider, data license, and network participation agreements.
- Analyze the impact of legal, compliance, counterparty and other risks in contractual agreements, terms and conditions, disclosures, process flows, and the digital service parts portal.
- Provide accurate and timely advice to service support/call center, roadside assistance, and field service business partners on a range of internal operational matters and best practices.
- Work closely with internal clients and members of the legal team on vehicle service and warranty escalations, regulatory compliance, and privacy.
- Support proactive development of legal resources to support Rivian's growing commercial footprint, including development of training materials, knowledge repositories, policies, processes, and guidelines.
- Provide support for litigation, dispute resolution, and other matters as they arise.
Qualifications- 6+ years of legal experience, with an emphasis on commercial transactions related to B2B products & services, retail operations, or analogous areas. In-house experience at an automotive company or dealership group strongly preferred.
- Must have an active license to practice law in any state.
- Experience with service, collision, or fleet operations preferred. Startup experience is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills, business acumen, and desire to navigate novel legal issues.
- Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and flexibility to learn and adapt to serve the growing needs of the business.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional clients.
- Travel Requirements of Position: Less than 10%
Pay DisclosureSalary Range for Palo Alto, CA based applicants:$146,000 - $183,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).
Salary Range for Irvine, CA based applicants: $135,000 - $168,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
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