FieldAI · 1 month ago
General Counsel
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $300K/yrFieldAI is at the forefront of robotic embodied AI, transforming industries like construction, security, mining, and manufacturing. The General Counsel will partner with the CEO and CFO to shape the legal team and strategy, addressing novel legal questions while enabling rapid commercial expansion across various sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Hiring Manager
Stephanie Ruiz
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Full benefits
Equity
Generous time off
Company
FieldAI
FieldAI is pioneering the development of a field-proven, hardware agnostic brain technology that enables many different types of robots to operate autonomously in hazardous, offroad, and potentially harsh industrial settings – all without GPS, maps, or any pre-programmed routes.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$405M2025-08-20Series Unknown· $91M
2025-08-20Series A· $314M
Leadership Team
Ali Agha
Founder and CEO
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