General Counsel

Field AI•Irvine, CA

12d•$70,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll partner directly with the CEO and CFO to establish and shape the legal team and strategy at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and robotics, working on novel legal questions that don't yet have clear precedent while enabling rapid commercial expansion across multiple sectors and geographies.

Requirements

Ability to be onsite; hybrid may be an option (1-3 days onsite minimum)
Proven experience as an in-house General Counsel, Deputy GC, or senior legal leader in a corporate environment, including: Setting up and managing legal and compliance functions Scaling companies in complex global environments
Experience from top-tier law firms, with strong knowledge of: International legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks, intellectual property management, technology transactions and commercial contracts Venture capital financings and corporate governance
Experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in AI / robotics companies
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex projects
Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
Juris Doctor (JD) from top-tier law school

Responsibilities

Negotiate and structure enterprise contracts with customers across construction, energy, industrial and federal sectors
Navigate cross-border regulatory requirements for robotics deployment
Manage international commercial agreements and local compliance obligations
Ensure compliance with export controls, particularly for advanced AI and robotics technologies
Stay ahead of evolving regulatory landscape for autonomous systems and embodied AI
Develop and execute comprehensive IP strategy to protect our Field Foundation Models and proprietary robotics technologies
Manage patent portfolio development, trademark protection, and trade secret programs
Lead all legal aspects of fundraising and strategic partnership activities such as venture capital financings and strategic investments
Lead employment law matters, equity compensation, and HR policies
Build, mentor, and scale a world-class legal team aligned with company growth
Establish legal processes, playbooks, and systems to enable efficient scaling
Foster a pragmatic, business-oriented legal culture that accelerates rather than impedes innovation
Partner closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives