Job Title: Commercial Litigator (In-House Legal Counsel)
Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site, Full-Time)
About Autzu
Autzu is building the future of urban mobility through sustainable, autonomous electric vehicle fleets. As we expand our operations into new markets, we are seeking a trusted legal partner to guide us through complex commercial disputes, regulatory matters, and high-stakes negotiations.
About the Role
We are hiring a Commercial Litigator with a strong background in complex commercial litigation and contract negotiation. This is a full-time, on-site role in our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have both the litigation depth to manage disputes and the commercial acumen to proactively advise leadership on business strategy.
Bar admission in California is required; admission in New York is highly preferred (or a willingness and ability to sit for the NY Bar).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex commercial litigation matters, from pre-dispute strategy through resolution, coordinating with outside counsel when necessary.
- Serve as a commercial negotiator across site/utility agreements, equipment finance contracts, and vendor partnerships.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (including NDAs, employment agreements, SaaS/vendor contracts, and regulatory filings).
- Provide legal guidance to leadership on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues, particularly around fleet operations, utilities, and infrastructure.
- Develop internal legal templates, policies, and SOPs to streamline dispute resolution and compliance.
- Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks across departments (operations, HR, fleet, finance).
- Support fundraising and investor diligence processes with legal documentation and risk assessment.
- Collaborate with the CEO, COO, and other C-suite leaders on long-term market strategy.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Active membership in the California Bar (required).
- Admission to the New York Bar or ability/willingness to sit for the exam (strongly preferred).
- Minimum 4 years of experience in complex commercial litigation at a top law firm or in-house.
- Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value, multi-party agreements.
- Experience with utilities, infrastructure, or regulatory matters strongly preferred.
- Strong advocacy, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
Why Join Autzu?
- Join a mission-driven team reshaping urban mobility with sustainability at its core.
- Be a key legal voice during a pivotal growth stage, helping to define how the company scales.
- Exposure to high-level strategy, investor relations, and international expansion opportunities.
- Work closely with a collaborative leadership team across operations, product, and finance.
