Uber · 2 days ago
Counsel, Commercial
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$208K/yr - $231K/yr
5+ years expUber is seeking a Commercial Attorney to join their Mobility Legal Team, focusing on shaping the future of rideshare through innovative legal frameworks. The role involves drafting and negotiating partnership agreements, providing strategic legal advice, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives.
LogisticsMobile AppsRide SharingSoftwareTransportation
Responsibilities
Own the Deal Process: Independently draft and negotiate bespoke partnership agreements. Leverage your commercial expertise to craft agreements for first-of-a-kind products and services for which there is little-to-no existing precedent
Be a Strategic Advisor: Partner directly with business leaders, providing clear, actionable legal advice and risk analyses to drive business objectives. Deploy sound legal judgment while reviewing product features and programmatic initiatives to ensure that risk mitigation considerations are factored into operational decisions
Pioneer New Solutions: Design and implement innovative legal frameworks to scale our partnerships with transportation fleets, vehicle manufacturers, and technology providers
Accelerate Mobility Growth: Help expand access to rideshare vehicles-including a focus on accelerating our electric vehicle initiatives
Collaborate and Innovate: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Business Development, Product, Operations, Employment, Regulatory, and Privacy to provide comprehensive advice and create solutions that allow the business to move quickly and responsibly
Build Foundational Tools: Build out negotiation playbooks, templates, and other tools to help standardize and manage the team's deal portfolio
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years legal experience OR minimum 4+ years experience + 1 year Uber internal experience
Private practice, government, and/or in-house experience
J.D. and license to practice law in at least one state
Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
Preferred
Experience in a regulated industry, particularly in transportation, fleet operations, rideshare, vehicle OEM, or a related technology space
Ability to understand and navigate complex business models, translating that knowledge into effective legal contracts
Excellent business judgment, communication and interpersonal skills
A self-motivated, creative problem-solver who can work effectively with cross-functional teams and operate with a high degree of autonomy
Flexibility to perform in forward-thinking, constantly evolving and growing environments
Passionate about Uber!
Benefits
Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
Eligible for various benefits
Company
Uber
Uber develops, markets, and operates a ride-sharing mobile application that allows consumers to submit a trip request.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$35.56BKey Investors
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2025-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2025-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-01-01Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
Leadership Team
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CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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