Counsel, Procurement

Who we areAurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Counsel, Procurement. This role will report to Senior Counsel, Procurement and collaborate directly with the Global Supply Management team in support of direct and indirect procurement. In this role, you willCommercial Contracts: Collaborate directly with the Procurement team and stakeholders to review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, standard vendor agreements, service agreements, SOWs, renewals, and software licenses.Playbook Implementation: Work together with the Senior Counsel to develop templates, playbooks and “default/fallback” positions for NDAs, services agreements, evaluation agreements, SaaS contracts, staffing & consulting agreements (work with the Aurora employment counsel), etc.Technology Support: Work together with the Senior Counsel and other legal team members to implement new legal technology (e.g., CLM tools, AI-driven contract review software) to help streamline and improve workflows.Compliance: Update and maintain internal non-compete & non-solicitation tracker; provide routine updates to the template inventory.Ad Hoc Corporate Support: Assist M&A activities, including organizing virtual data rooms, reviewing target contracts, etc.Required QualificationsJuris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolLicense to practice in PA3-6 years of law firm and/or in-house experience negotiating commercial contractsGood understanding of critical commercial clauses, including limitations of liability, complex indemnification structures, intellectual property ownership, and warrantiesDesirable QualificationsExperience in negotiating DPAs and aligning vendor terms with privacy frameworks like GDPR, CCPA, and evolving data security protocolsExperience navigating multinational supplier dynamicsExperience in creating standardized contract templates and negotiation "fallback playbooks"Sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations; proven ability to display discretion and integrity in all interactionsA proactive nature and "can-do" attitude; the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with many new challengesA keen aptitude for problem-solvingProven ability to build solid, trusting and credible relationshipsExcellent writing, communication, and people skillsThe base salary range for this position is $135,000-$216,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.Working at AuroraAt Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.Our commitment to safetyAt the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.Our commitment to inclusionAurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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