Junior Lawyer

Story
Do you want to be a part of the legal team at an electric vehicle start-up growing 600% year-on-year, backed by top VCs, advise on cutting edge products while reducing carbon emissions globally?
Zoomo is leading the charge to enable our vision of people and things moving within cities using the most efficient vehicle for their trip. Saving money, time and energy... whilst having fun. To that end we are building the world’s most convenient, affordable and safe e-bike platform, starting with a focus on last mile delivery.
In the short span since the founders went full time in 2019, Zoomo has raised over $30M from some of the world’s savviest investors and built world leading utility e-bikes and a disruptive business model for their distribution and maintenance.
We're a fast growing start up with a global footprint across the US, Australia, and the UK and are now the trusted partner to some of the world's leading and most innovative companies like Uber, DoorDash, Domino’s, Pizza Hut, Wholefoods, Gorillas, Just Eat, Getir and many more.
About The Business

We are an operationally complex and capital intensive business with excellent commercial traction, primarily overseas. Designing small-format electric vehicles (e-cargo bikes & comparable emerging vehicle formats), contract manufacturing around the world, running teams to manage lease and maintenance operations in major cities globally. Customers range from individuals, all the way through to mammoth enterprises. The business grew 6x last year and is forecast to grow 10x this year.

You will report directly to our general counsel and be part of a team of two (which will grow) servicing 3 different markets. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a junior lawyer to come on board and develop their skills in an ever changing regulatory landscape.

The Roles

You will be responsible for:

• contract reviews, negotiations and lifecycle management (especially with suppliers and B2B clients)
• document and matter management
• dispute resolution and settlements
• advising on consumer and employment law
• reviewing emerging laws and safety standards related e-bikes in different jurisdictions
• managing panels of external lawyers

Requirements

• At least 1+ years PQE in commercial law, although more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to contracts law required.
• Interest in technology, supply chains, consumer electronics, cleantech, environment or LEVs desirable.
• You must be a commercial pragmatist (and love closing deals)
• Have attention to detail
• Be hard-working
• Like autonomy and control but be eager to learn

Benefits

We are a start-up in every sense of the word. Expect autonomy, visibility, breakneck pace, ground breaking technology, barriers to overcome, problems to pursue. Do you want to be part of a huge growth story, lead the charge and smash through barriers? If so, we want to talk to you!

At Zoomo, we offer:

• The chance to be part of an organisation in hyper-growth mode with plenty of opportunity for personal development
• Flexible workplace (including part-time WFH) with a team of extraordinary, motivated and fun co-workers
• Autonomy and ownership of the work you do, with flexible hours
• The full support of an experienced management team in helping you meet your targets and your professional development goals via daily contact, weekly check-ins, in-person workshops, etc.
• Comprehensive remuneration package and benefits (including equity options)
• Tech Budget