Legal Counsel - UK

London (UK-LON-40BR)Full-time£155k2026-10-02 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Provide full range of hands-on legal services supporting Waymo's UK market entry and operations, including advising on UK-specific negotiations, advocacy, dispute resolutions, and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior in-house legal counsel (UK market entry and operations)

Builds

Legal strategy and compliance framework for autonomous driving technology in the UK

Domain

Autonomous driving technology / UK regulatory landscape

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

UK law practice (Solicitor or Barrister), international technology market entry, regulatory engagement, dispute resolution, corporate governance

Preferred skills

automotive or ride-hailing industry experience, in-house counsel experience, international legal team collaboration

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Advise on UK market entry and ongoing operations; Provide strategic legal guidance on corporate strategy and governance; Represent Waymo in interactions with local agencies; Monitor and shape new UK laws and regulations; Support compliance and corporate governance tasks

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Waymo

Technology, Information and Internet4503Mountain View, California, USFounded 2009

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