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How to Apply for Corporate Counsel

at May Mobility

🏢 About May Mobility

May Mobility is pioneering safe, sustainable autonomous transportation with a focus on electric vehicles designed for public and private fleets. Unlike many autonomy companies, they prioritize deployment in real-world communities, making a tangible impact on urban mobility and environmental sustainability. Joining May Mobility means contributing to a future where transportation is greener, safer, and more accessible.

About This Role

As Corporate Counsel, you will be the legal backbone supporting May Mobility's growth, from negotiating complex partnerships with suppliers and tech companies to ensuring compliance with evolving autonomous vehicle regulations. Your work directly enables the company to scale its operations and bring self-driving shuttles to more cities, balancing innovation with legal rigor.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start the day reviewing a supplier agreement for a new sensor component, then join a meeting with the engineering team to discuss safety compliance for a pilot launch. After lunch, you could advise the business development team on a partnership term sheet, and end the day researching a new state AV testing regulation that could impact operations. The work is varied, fast-paced, and deeply integrated with the company's mission.

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🎯 Who May Mobility Is Looking For

  • A lawyer with 5-8 years of experience, ideally a mix of law firm and in-house counsel at a technology, automotive, or mobility company, who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
  • Expert in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including software licensing, hardware supply, and joint development deals, with a keen eye for risk allocation.
  • Deep knowledge in at least one of: regulatory affairs (especially autonomous vehicle laws), safety/product liability, or data privacy, with ability to design compliance programs.
  • A collaborative advisor who can translate legal concepts for engineering and business teams, and who is comfortable advising on novel legal questions in a nascent industry.

📝 Tips for Applying to May Mobility

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with autonomous vehicle regulations or safety standards (e.g., SAE levels, NHTSA guidelines) – generic tech law experience is not enough.

2

In your cover letter, mention a specific challenge May Mobility faces (e.g., navigating state-by-state AV testing laws) and how your background addresses it.

3

Quantify your negotiation impact: e.g., 'Negotiated a $10M software licensing agreement reducing liability exposure by 30%.'

4

Show familiarity with May Mobility's specific technology (e.g., their low-speed autonomous shuttles) and how your legal work supports their deployment model.

5

If you have experience with government affairs or lobbying related to AVs, highlight it prominently – it's a key differentiator.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for autonomous vehicle technology and sustainability, linking your personal values to May Mobility's mission.", "Specific examples of complex commercial agreements you've negotiated in the tech or mobility space, emphasizing outcomes that protected the company while enabling growth.", 'Your experience designing compliance programs, especially in data privacy or safety, and how you stay current with evolving regulations.', 'Your ability to advise cross-functional teams, using a specific anecdote where you helped engineers or business development navigate a legal hurdle.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read May Mobility's blog and press releases to understand their current deployments, partnerships, and any regulatory milestones they've achieved.
  • → Study the AV regulatory landscape in the states where May Mobility operates (e.g., Michigan, Texas, California) – know the key differences.
  • → Look into their technology: how their autonomous system works (e.g., LIDAR, cameras, mapping) and any unique safety features they promote.
  • → Check their investors and board members to understand the company's strategic direction and priorities.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach drafting a joint development agreement with a technology partner where IP ownership is contentious?
2 Describe a time you advised on a regulatory issue with no clear precedent – how did you gather information and make a recommendation?
3 What is your strategy for ensuring compliance with data privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) when the company collects data from autonomous vehicles in public spaces?
4 How do you prioritize legal work when multiple business teams need urgent contract reviews? Walk us through your process.
5 May Mobility operates in a highly regulated industry – how do you stay informed about new federal, state, and local AV regulations, and how would you communicate changes to the company?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid a generic application that doesn't reference autonomous vehicles or May Mobility's specific business model – it signals lack of interest.
  • Don't downplay the importance of regulatory expertise – this role requires deep knowledge, not just contract skills.
  • Never suggest that you can 'fix' the company's legal issues without understanding their culture; they value collaboration over top-down legal advice.

📅 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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