Associate General Counsel, Commercial

Figureai; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure in San Jose, CA is seeking a business-first attorney who treats legal drafting as an engineering challenge and can own global data licensing, AI governance, and robotics supply chains.

The role requires 4–7+ years of experience, a J.D., and active California Bar status. You will lead high-stakes negotiations, draft complex agreements, and collaborate with executive leadership to scale Figure's autonomous humanoid mission.

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-ranked law firm or in-house at a high-growth tech company.
• J.D. from a top accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• Proven ability to independently draft and lead negotiations for complex AI/robotics/licensing agreements.
• Ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic negotiations for global data center capacity, AI infrastructure, and technology licenses.
• Define legal strategy for AI training data, data ownership, and privacy across jurisdictions.
• Lead manufacturing, distribution, and vendor agreements, navigating international trade and supply chains.
• Provide cross-functional legal counsel on partnerships, IP, and regulatory matters as needed.

Skills

Drafting & Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

J.D. from a top law school

California Bar Admission

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.