Application Guide

How to Apply for Corporate Counsel

at May Mobility

🏢 About May Mobility

May Mobility is a leader in autonomous electric vehicle technology, focusing on safe, sustainable, and eco-friendly transportation. Unlike many AV companies, May Mobility prioritizes community partnerships and deployment in real-world environments, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of mobility while working on cutting-edge technology.

About This Role

As Corporate Counsel, you will be at the intersection of law and innovation, handling complex commercial agreements and ensuring compliance across multiple domains. Your work will directly enable the deployment of autonomous vehicles, from drafting partnership agreements to navigating evolving regulations at federal, state, and local levels.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing a supplier agreement for hardware components, followed by a meeting with the engineering team to discuss data privacy implications of a new sensor. After lunch, you could advise the government affairs team on a new state bill affecting AV testing, then spend the afternoon updating the company's compliance manual for a new regulation.

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🎯 Who May Mobility Is Looking For

  • A lawyer with 5-8 years of experience, ideally blending law firm training with in-house roles in technology, automotive, or mobility sectors.
  • Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including hardware supply, software licensing, and joint development deals.
  • Substantive knowledge in at least one key area: regulatory affairs (especially AV regulations), data privacy (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), or safety/product liability.
  • Comfortable advising cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, business development) and translating legal requirements into practical guidance for non-lawyers.

📝 Tips for Applying to May Mobility

1

Highlight specific experience with autonomous vehicle regulations or technology transactions in your resume and cover letter.

2

Emphasize any familiarity with Michigan, Arizona, or California AV testing regulations, as May Mobility operates in multiple states.

3

Showcase examples of how you've designed compliance programs from scratch, particularly for data privacy or safety.

4

Mention any experience with government affairs or working with public entities, as May Mobility partners with cities and transit agencies.

5

Tailor your application to reflect understanding of May Mobility's mission: safe, sustainable, and eco-friendly transportation, not just AV technology.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for autonomous vehicle technology and its potential to improve safety and sustainability.', 'Concrete examples of negotiating complex commercial agreements, especially in a technology or mobility context.', 'Your ability to manage regulatory ambiguity and provide practical advice to engineering and business teams.', 'Any experience with data privacy compliance (e.g., CCPA) or safety regulations relevant to autonomous vehicles.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review May Mobility's press releases and blog posts to understand their current deployment cities and partnerships (e.g., with Via, cities like Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids).
  • → Study the autonomous vehicle regulatory frameworks in key states where May Mobility operates (e.g., Michigan's AV laws, California DMV regulations).
  • → Familiarize yourself with May Mobility's technology approach—they use a 'level 4' autonomous system with a focus on low-speed, geo-fenced operations.
  • → Look into the company's funding history and investors (e.g., Toyota, BMW i Ventures) to understand their strategic partnerships and growth trajectory.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How do you approach negotiating a joint development agreement with a technology partner?
2 Describe a time you advised a cross-functional team on a regulatory compliance issue; how did you balance risk with business goals?
3 What is your understanding of the current federal and state regulatory landscape for autonomous vehicles?
4 How would you design a data privacy compliance program for a company collecting data from autonomous vehicle operations?
5 Walk us through your experience with supplier agreements—what key terms do you focus on to protect the company?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with a generic cover letter that doesn't mention autonomous vehicles or May Mobility's specific mission.
  • Overemphasizing litigation experience, as this role is primarily transactional and compliance-focused.
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of data privacy laws (like CCPA) or safety regulations, which are critical for this role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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