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Figure

Associate General Counsel, Commercial at Figure (San Jose, CA)

Figure· San Jose, CA·

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

  • GPU & AI Infrastructure: Lead high-stakes negotiations and procurement agreements for global data center capacity, GPU compute, and complex technology licenses.
  • Data Collection & Privacy: 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.
  • Global Supply Chain & Hardware Procurement: 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.
  • Strategic Commercial Advising: 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.

Requirements

  • Experience: 4-7+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-ranked law firm.  A combination of law firm and in-house experience at a high-growth startup or tech leader is preferred.
  • Education: 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).
  • Drafting & Negotiation: Proven ability to independently draft and lead negotiations for "first-of-their-kind" agreements in the AI, robotics, and hardware spaces
  • Communication: Ability to frame complex legal issues succinctly for executive leadership, providing clear "go/no-go" recommendations rather than open-ended legal memos.

Bonus qualifications

  • Privacy & Data Mastery: CIPP/US or other CIPP certifications; experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and agreements for data collection in AI contexts
  • Manufacturing Background: Prior experience in a hardware-focused environment with a deep understanding of supply chain regulatory regimes.

Compensation

The US annual base salary range for this position is between $225-$300,000

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits (including equity) depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

Why work at Figure

  • Mission-Driven & High Impact: The company is laser-focused on a singular, ambitious mission: "to build the most groundbreaking company on the planet." Work is described as being "in the trenches together."
  • Culture of Speed & Fearlessness: Core values include "Move Fast & Be Technically Fearless" and "Aggressively Optimistic." The environment is described as high-performance, with a "championship mindset."
  • On-Site, Collaborative Environment: Employees work from physical offices in San Jose, CA (HQ) and a secondary location in Sunnyvale. The culture emphasizes in-person collaboration.
  • Generous Benefits: Offers health insurance, generous parental leave, and family/childcare benefits.
  • Massive Growth Trajectory: With 110 open roles, explosive headcount growth, and a clear path to market, employees have significant opportunity for career growth and impact.
  • Technical Challenges: Work spans cutting-edge AI (reinforcement learning, perception, pretraining), hardware engineering (actuators, electrical, mechanical), and manufacturing at scale.

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