Counsel, Product and Commercial

About Rivian

Rivian 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 Summary

We are seeking a proven 'legal athlete' - a versatile attorney hungry to stretch their capabilities in a fast-paced environment. As Counsel, Product and Commercial, you will step into a high-impact role critical to scaling Rivian's commercial footprint and cementing our reputation as a leader in electric vehicles, AI, autonomy, and software-defined vehicles (SDVs). You will operate at the intersection of cutting-edge engineering and complex commercial ecosystems, tackling first-of-their-kind legal challenges. As a strategic partner to both the business and our legal leadership, your core focus will include:

• Scaling Next-Gen Products: Providing mission-critical counsel for the launch and global scaling of products and services in our consumer ecosystem.
• Driving Strategic Mobility Initiatives: Supporting high-stakes, complex transactions that advance our AI and autonomy investments, SDV monetization, and global collaborations-including long-term strategic partnerships.
• Architecting Commercial Frameworks: Contribute to and leverage foundational legal structures for e-commerce, hardware/software licensing, cloud/data transactions, and automotive partnerships to allow Rivian to move fast and disrupt the status quo.

If you thrive on steep learning curves, want a front-row seat to the future of mobility, and possess the grit to translate massive strategic initiatives into sound legal strategy, this role will redefine your career.

Responsibilities

As Counsel, Product and Commercial, you will report to the Associate General Counsel for Consumer Products and Sales and will work cross-functionally with stakeholders to:

Rivian Consumer Products and Services

• Cultivate trusted relationships with internal business teams and play a critical role in ensuring the compliance and legal integrity of, and supporting product launches for, our evolving suite of products, including consumer software products, motor vehicle accessories, merchandise, and charging.
• Advise on all aspects of retail and internet-based retail transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance of Rivian's products and sales processes with key regulations such as FTC rules and guidelines, including Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act on Unfair, or Deceptive Acts or Practices, Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations, consumer protection laws and more.
• Review and advise on product marketing and sales initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with our client partners, safeguarding Rivian's interests.
• Develop and deliver engaging training programs and materials for vehicle salespersons, equipping them with a clear understanding of their compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with software design and engineering teams to ensure Rivian's software and third-party partnerships adhere to all relevant legal requirements for consumer sales.
• Proactively develop and manage legal and regulatory resources, including knowledge repositories, policies, processes, and guidelines, to support Rivian's expanding commercial footprint.
• Other duties as assigned.

Rivian Technology and Mobility Initiatives

• As needed, help manage and negotiate technology transactions and draft agreements applicable to Rivian artificial intelligence, hardware and software development, software licensing and initiatives fundamental to growing Rivian's product offerings.
• As needed, help structure and support strategic partnerships and collaborations across mobility initiatives to further drive Rivian's status as a leading developer and manufacturer of software-defined autonomous vehicles.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to achieve Rivian objectives, balance value and risks in transactions, and deliver strategic agreements in connection with business priorities.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who brings:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state and eligibility to practice law in-house.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience with a strong emphasis in ecommerce, supporting complex commercial transactions and/or M&A transactions.
• Experience supporting and advising on diverse issues and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly across different subject matters.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A client-centric approach with a focus on achieving team success.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• Experience in a top-tier law firm preferred.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $146,900 to $194,610 for Palo Alto, CA based applicants, $135,100 to $168,900 for Irvine, CA and Washington, D.C. based applicants, and $123,400-$154,200 for Georgia, Michigan, and Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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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