Product Counsel

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Applied Intuition seeks a Product Counsel Lead to join our legal team in Sunnyvale. You will provide strategic legal guidance to Product, Engineering and Marketing on privacy, IP, contracts, and regulatory matters related to autonomy and AI.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into product development, manage the patenting program, and supervise external counsel in a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ of law firm and/or in-house experience, preferably in technology companies.
• Experience counseling business partners on domestic and international laws, regulations, and best practices for implementing and ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to advance large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance to Product, Engineering and Marketing on privacy, copyright, accessibility, data protection and emerging technologies.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to compliance, safety and IP protection integrated into product development workflows.
• Review product integrations and customer/inbound contracts for compliance with laws and contractual obligations.
• Translate legal advice into actionable guidance for product and engineering teams, often under tight deadlines.
• Manage our patenting program and advise on IP strategy.
• Build policies and playbooks that address risk while enabling innovation.
• Collaborate with external sources, regulators and industry groups to stay current on global developments relevant to autonomy and AI.
• Assist with M&A transactions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

IP strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

About The Role

We are looking for a Product Counsel Lead to join our legal team. This is a uniquely strategic role with a mix of both internal and external-facing responsibilities in an area of increasing importance for Applied Intuition. In short, this role will make an impact. You will report to our General Counsel and primarily support Product, Engineering, and Marketing to provide strategic legal guidance on a wide range of issues, including integrations, privacy, copyright, accessibility, and emerging technologies. You will also have opportunities to expand your role as part of a small legal team in a high growth startup.

At Applied Intuition, You Will

• Be a trusted advisor to the Product, Engineering, Design, and Business Teams and help them navigate a range of issues related to Autonomy and AI, including privacy, data protection, accessibility, and consumer protections
• Lead and support cross-functional projects related to compliance, safety, and IP protection, ensuring all legal requirements are integrated into product development workflows
• Review product integrations to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, data protection laws, intellectual property rights, and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements
• Translate legal advice into actionable guidance for cutting-edge product and engineering teams, often under tight deadlines
• Manage our patenting program, facilitate invention harvesting sessions, and advise on IP strategy
• Build systems, policies, and processes, including guides and playbooks, that address risk and ensure compliance while supporting efficient innovation
• Review and edit customer contracts, inbound contracts, marketing materials, and other external-facing documents, ensuring they are compliant, user-friendly, and aligned with Applied Intuition’s policies
• Proactively manage other duties that may arise as part of a small legal team in a high growth startup
• Collaborate with external sources, regulators, and industry groups as needed to stay current on global legal and regulatory developments specifically relevant to Autonomy and AI
• Assist with M&A transactions

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has

• Experience working with internal engineering, product, design, security, privacy, and marketing teams throughout the product development life cycle, advising on regulatory requirements and how to mitigate risks for new technologies
• Experience counseling business partners on domestic and international laws, regulations, and best practices for implementing and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Demeanor to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to advance large, complex projects
• 8+ years’ of law firm and/or in-house experience, preferably in technology companies, with the activities described above
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar

Nice To Have

• Experience with some combination of law firm and in-house work
• Computer science or engineering degree - while a science or technical degree is not a prerequisite for this job, a passion for technologies is
• Familiarity with machine learning, autonomy, generative models, and products
• Privacy certifications (CIPP-E, CIPP-US, CIPM), or desire to obtain one

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $200,000 - $300,000 USD annually.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these regulations are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

Compensation Range: $200K - $300K