Senior Counsel, Regulatory
Core
Provide dedicated local legal support for robotaxi deployment in Tokyo, managing regulatory compliance, license applications, and police engagement.
Role type
Senior Counsel, Regulatory (Japan)
Builds
Regulatory pathway for Wayve's robotaxi deployment in Tokyo
Domain
Autonomous driving / Mobility / Japanese Regulatory Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Japanese regulatory law expertise, incident reporting, police liaison, Japanese legal document interpretation, commercial judgment, legal analysis, drafting
Preferred skills
In-house legal experience, automotive/OEM experience, autonomous vehicle regulatory frameworks
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Lead local engagement with Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and regulators; translate complex legal requirements into clear recommendations; advise on Japanese corporate and commercial matters; support Nissan–Wayve and Wayve–Uber relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC