Counsel, Procurement

Aurora Innovation$135K — $216K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • License to practice in PA
  • 3-6 years of law firm and/or in-house experience negotiating commercial contracts
  • Good understanding of critical commercial clauses such as liability and intellectual property ownership

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Procurement to review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts
  • Develop templates and playbooks for different contract types in conjunction with Senior Counsel
  • Implement legal technology to enhance contract workflows
  • Maintain compliance trackers for non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
  • Support M&A activities by organizing virtual data rooms and reviewing target contracts

Benefits

  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Equity compensation
  • Hybrid work environment with at least 3 in-office days per week
Full Job Description
This role will report to Senior Counsel, Procurement and collaborate directly with the Global Supply Management team in support of direct and indirect procurement. In this role, you will • Commercial Contracts: Collaborate directly with the Procurement team and stakeholders to review, draft, and negotiate NDAs, standard vendor agreements, service agreements, SOWs, renewals, and software licenses. • Playbook Implementation: Work together with the Senior Counsel to develop templates, playbooks and "default/fallback" positions for NDAs, services agreements, evaluation agreements, SaaS contracts, staffing & consulting agreements (work with the Aurora employment counsel), etc. • Technology Support: Work together with the Senior Counsel and other legal team members to implement new legal technology (e.g., CLM tools, AI-driven contract review software) to help streamline and improve workflows. • Compliance: Update and maintain internal non-compete & non-solicitation tracker; provide routine updates to the template inventory. • Ad Hoc Corporate Support: Assist M&A activities, including organizing virtual data rooms, reviewing target contracts, etc. Required Qualifications • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school • License to practice in PA • 3-6 years of law firm and/or in-house experience negotiating commercial contracts • Good understanding of critical commercial clauses, including limitations of liability, complex indemnification structures, intellectual property ownership, and warranties Desirable Qualifications • Experience in negotiating DPAs and aligning vendor terms with privacy frameworks like GDPR, CCPA, and evolving data security protocols • Experience navigating multinational supplier dynamics • Experience in creating standardized contract templates and negotiation "fallback playbooks" • Sound judgment and composure in high-pressure situations; proven ability to display discretion and integrity in all interactions • A proactive nature and "can-do" attitude; the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with many new challenges • A keen aptitude for problem-solving • Proven ability to build solid, trusting and credible relationships • Excellent writing, communication, and people skills The base salary range for this position is $135,000-$216,000 per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits. We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

About Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation is a technology company that develops self-driving car technology. The company was founded in 2017 by a team of experts in the field of autonomous vehicles, including former executives from Google, Tesla, and Uber. Aurora's technology is designed to enable vehicles to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of driving conditions, and the company has partnerships with a number of major automakers, including Volkswagen and Hyundai. Aurora is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Aurora Innovation
Size
600 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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