About Via Transporation

Via is a global leader in transportation technology, transforming public transit systems into efficient, data-driven networks that improve access to jobs, healthcare, and education. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven company that partners with hundreds of agencies worldwide to make transportation more sustainable and equitable. The legal team is highly collaborative and integral to Via's success, offering a unique opportunity to impact cutting-edge transit solutions.

About the role

As a Legal Operations Associate, you'll be embedded in Via's legal team, handling contract lifecycle management, regulatory research, and compliance processes for domestic and international transit deployments. You'll work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and product teams to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met, directly supporting Via's expansion and innovation. This role is pivotal in streamlining legal operations and enabling the company to scale efficiently.

A typical day

Your day might start with reviewing a batch of NDAs and SaaS agreements, then moving to a meeting with the operations team to discuss compliance for a new city launch. In the afternoon, you could research local regulations for an international deployment and update the legal team on your findings, while also refining contract templates to improve efficiency.

Who Via Transporation is looking for

2+ years of experience in legal operations, contract management, or paralegal roles, preferably in a technology or transportation company.
Strong understanding of contract law and experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs, SaaS licenses, and vendor agreements.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local transportation regulations (e.g., DOT, FTA) and ability to research and interpret complex legal requirements.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a knack for building scalable processes and collaborating across teams.

Tips for this application

Highlight any experience with transportation regulations or technology contracts in your resume and cover letter, as Via specifically seeks candidates who can navigate this intersection.
Showcase your ability to manage end-to-end contract processes and improve efficiency; mention specific tools (e.g., CLM software) you've used.
Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration by providing examples of working with operations, finance, or product teams to implement compliance measures.
Research Via's recent partnerships and deployments, and mention how your skills can support their mission in your application.
Emphasize your adaptability to a fast-paced, remote environment, as Via is a global company with a distributed team.

What to cover in your cover letter

["Your passion for Via's mission to transform public transportation and how your legal operations skills can contribute to that goal.", "Specific examples of contract management and regulatory research you've conducted, particularly in transportation or tech.", 'Your ability to build and improve processes that ensure compliance and support scaling operations.', 'Your experience working in a remote, cross-functional team and how you thrive in such an environment.']

Draft a cover letter

Research before applying

Via's business model and technology: understand their platform, key partners, and how they differ from traditional transit.
Recent news and expansions: look for press releases about new city partnerships or regulatory challenges they've faced.
The legal landscape of on-demand transit: familiarize yourself with key regulations (e.g., ADA, DOT, FTA) that impact Via's operations.
Via's company culture and values: explore their careers page, blog, and employee reviews to understand the work environment.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

How would you handle a situation where a contract clause conflicts with local transportation regulations? Walk us through your approach.
Describe your experience with contract lifecycle management tools and how you've streamlined contract processes in a previous role.
What strategies do you use to stay updated on changing transportation regulations, and how would you communicate those changes to non-legal teams?
Tell us about a time you collaborated with operations or product teams to implement a compliance process. What was the outcome?
Why are you interested in Via specifically, and how do you see legal operations contributing to our mission?

Practise interview questions

Common mistakes to avoid

Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Via's mission or the transportation industry.
Failing to demonstrate specific experience with contract review or regulatory research, which are core to the role.
Neglecting to show how you've worked cross-functionally, as this role requires heavy collaboration with non-legal teams.

Deadline

No deadline is listed. Roles without a deadline usually close once the employer has enough candidates, so apply soon if you are interested.