Associate General Counsel, Hardware and Data

<p>Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human-level intelligence. Our robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week of in-office collaboration.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are looking for a business-first attorney who treats legal drafting as an engineering challenge rather than an academic exercise, and a "full-stack" commercial expert who is equally comfortable negotiating a global robotics supply chain as you are architecting complex AI data licensing structures.</p> <p>Figure’s vision is to deploy autonomous humanoids at a global scale. The ideal candidate is detail oriented who can operationalize our legal department and excel at transforming manual processes into automated, reliable systems that support Figure’s mission.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>GPU &amp; AI Infrastructure:</strong> Lead high-stakes negotiations and procurement agreements for global data center capacity, GPU compute, and complex technology licenses.</li> <li><strong>Data Collection &amp; Privacy:</strong> Define our legal strategy for AI training data. Structure novel agreements for real-world data collection and ownership, ensuring Figure strictly controls its proprietary datasets while navigating global privacy regimes.</li> <li><strong>Global Supply Chain &amp; Hardware Procurement:</strong> Act as the legal lead for manufacturing, distribution, and vendor agreements. Navigate international trade and Asian supplier ecosystems to secure physical components, lock in supply continuity, and protect our IP.</li> <li><strong>Strategic Commercial Advising:</strong> Deliver clear, actionable counsel on outbound partnerships, IP rights, and emerging robotics regulations. As an early team member, pitch in on general corporate, litigation, and transactional matters as needed.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Requirements</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Experience:</strong> 4-7+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-ranked law firm.&nbsp; A combination of law firm and in-house experience at a high-growth startup or tech leader is preferred.</li> <li><strong>Education:</strong> J.D. from a top accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California Bar (or ability to register as In-House Counsel).</li> <li><strong>Drafting &amp; Negotiation:</strong> Proven ability to independently draft and lead negotiations for "first-of-their-kind" agreements in the AI, robotics, and hardware spaces</li> <li><strong>Commu