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.

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a variety of complex commercial agreements, with an emphasis on purchasing contracts across all direct and indirect categories (including capital equipment and vehicle components), development, production, and supply agreements, general terms and conditions, license agreements, logistics agreements, non-disclosure agreements and service contracts, all in support of Rivian's business operation, our vehicles, and charging product portfolio.

Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency of legal and business activities.

Support the development of the supply chain and manufacturing practice area within Rivian's legal team.

Provide accurate, timely and practical advice on a range of commercial matters arising from various transactions and projects.

Collaborate closely with other groups within Rivian's legal team and cross-functional teams and subject matter experts on matters pertaining to procurement, including commercial negotiation, resolution of contract disputes, quality concerns and warranty claims, intellectual property, import/export regulations and related compliance matters.

Support continuous improvement of Rivian's legal team by identifying and implementing new processes, document templates, playbooks, and training materials, and collaborating with internal business clients to develop and implement a variety of company-wide policies, processes, and guidelines.

Stay current on emerging legal and regulatory trends impacting Rivian's supply chain in all global markets where Rivian operates.

Work together with senior members of Rivian's legal team on project-based legal assignments and initiatives, including product development and strategic partner relationships.

Provide support for litigation, dispute resolution and other matters as they arise.

Qualifications

J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school, and an active member in good standing of the Michigan or California Bar (or eligible to practice as a California registered in-house counsel).

At least eight (8) years practicing as an attorney, with at least five (5) years of significant supply chain transactions experience, preferably in the automotive industry, with working knowledge of applicable intellectual property, compliance/regulatory matters, cybersecurity, and privacy issues.

Knowledge of automotive supply chain and manufacturing operations and extensive experience negotiating procurement transactions, commercial contracts, and contract disputes and resolution.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills to express complex legal matters in clear, concise, business-friendly language with a strong record of effective cross-group collaboration, as well as the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.

Ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks, think strategically and advance creative, legally sound practical solutions in the context of business goals.

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to detail.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative global business environment.

Pay Disclosure

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