À propos de ce poste Senior Counsel, Technology Transactions chez Agility Robotics
Agility’s commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential.
About the Role
As Sr. Counsel, Technology Transactions, you will assist with commercial contracting and deal execution across the full lifecycle of our humanoid robotics business.
You will work closely with Sales, Business Development, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to structure, negotiate, and close deals that support the design, manufacture, and commercialization of our robots.
This is a highly cross-functional, high-impact role for someone excited about solving novel commercial and contracting challenges raised by bringing bleeding-edge autonomous robotic systems to market.
About the Work
Commercial Contracting & Deal Support
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer agreements, pilot and deployment agreements, and licensing agreements,
- Partner with Sales and Business Development to structure deal terms that balance business objectives with legal risk.
- Support 0→1 commercial launches and novel deal structures for early-stage customer and partner relationships.
- Develop and maintain template agreements, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to scale the contracting process.
Supply Chain & Manufacturing Agreements
- Negotiate supply, manufacturing, and component sourcing agreements with domestic and international vendors.
- Advise on IP ownership, licensing, and indemnification provisions in manufacturing and OEM/ODM arrangements.
- Support hardware and firmware licensing arrangements, including third-party technology integrations.
- Assess and mitigate supply chain risk, including allocation, warranty, and liability provisions.
Intellectual Property & Technology Licensing
- Structure and negotiate technology licensing, joint development, and IP assignment agreements.
- Advise on IP ownership and licensing considerations in collaborations with research institutions, universities, and technology partners.
- Support patent, trademark, and trade secret protection strategies in collaboration with IP counsel.
Risk Management & Cross-Functional Support
- Advise on limitation of liability, indemnification, warranty, and insurance provisions across commercial agreements.
- Partner with Finance and Insurance teams to align contract terms with the company’s risk tolerance and coverage.
- Provide practical, business-minded legal guidance to internal stakeholders navigating deal execution under tight timelines.
About You
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
- Active and in good standing bar membership in at least one U.S. state or equivalent foreign jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain authorization to practice where required.
- 6–10+ years of post-qualification legal experience as a practicing transactional attorney, including law firm, in-house, and/or government experience.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial, supply/manufacturing, and technology licensing agreements, ideally for hardware, robotics, or technology companies.
- Strong deal-structuring experience, including support for advanced product teams and 0→1 product launches.
- Experience with corporate transactions, including financings, joint ventures, M&A, and strategic partnerships.
- Familiarity with intellectual property, licensing, export control, and international commercial law considerations.
- Proven business judgment and ability to provide solution-oriented legal advice that facilitates business objectives.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and create structure in fast-moving environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing executive-level partners.
- Commitment to team success, with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues as needed.
- High tolerance for pressure, strong crisis-management capabilities, and comfort working under tight deadlines.
Location
- This is a fully remote role with the option to work hybrid if a commutable distance from our Salem, OR, Pittsburgh, PA, or Fremont, CA offices.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This range may change based on geographical location and may be modified in the future.
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:
- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Agility Robotics is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including harassment. Therefore, it is the policy of Agility Robotics to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Agility Robotics prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Agility Robotics does not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiting agencies. We prioritize direct applicants and encourage all qualified candidates to apply directly through our careers page. If you are represented by a third party, your application may not be considered. To ensure full consideration, please apply directly.
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