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1X · 3 months ago

Commercial Associate General Counsel

Palo Alto, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $260K/yr

10+ years exp

1X is an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on building general-purpose robots for autonomous work. They are seeking a mid-level Counsel to join their Legal team, responsible for commercial, trade, and compliance matters in support of their global supply chain and operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, vendor, procurement, and manufacturing contracts

Provide legal advice on contract structures, risk allocation, and supplier relationships

Advise on import/export regulations, tariffs, and trade controls impacting product sourcing and distribution

Partner with supply chain, logistics, and finance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade laws

Monitor evolving trade regulations and assess their operational impact

Ensure compliance with product safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions

Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to proactively address compliance risks

Serve as a trusted advisor to supply chain, procurement, and commercial operations teams

Support risk management, dispute resolution, and compliance training initiatives

Coordinate with external counsel on specialized legal matters

Qualification

Commercial contractsTrade regulationsRegulatory complianceLegal draftingNegotiation skillsCompliance programsRobotics experienceCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCollaboration