Senior Commercial Counsel
1X, San Carlos, CA, United States
About 1X
We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general‑purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life. Role Overview
We're looking for a sharp, commercially‑minded Senior Commercial Counsel to join our growing Legal team. You'll be the go-to lawyer for the full spectrum of commercial legal work — owning our contract lifecycle, advising on deal structure, and partnering closely with Supply Chain, Partnerships, Product, and Finance to move the business forward without unnecessary friction. This is a high‑impact, high‑autonomy role where you'll be a true business partner and advisor. What You’ll Do
Commercial Contracting
Own end‑to‑end negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements including MSAs, vendor contracts, NDAs, and SOWs Create and continuously improve our contract templates and standard playbooks to enable faster deal cycles Lead the implementation and rollout a CLM platform, including workflow configuration, template migration, and internal adoption
Licensing
Draft and negotiate inbound and outbound software licensing, data licensing, and API agreements Advise on licensing structures and risk allocation in commercial deals
Partnerships & BD
Support strategic partnership negotiations including term sheets, reseller agreements, co‑marketing arrangements, and integration agreements Advise business development and executive teams on deal structure and commercial terms early in the process
Compliance & Risk
Identify and elevate legal risks in commercial arrangements, proposing practical mitigations Advise on data privacy considerations (GDPR, CCPA) in customer and vendor contracts Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory developments and advise the business proactively
Operational Excellence
Build and refine scalable legal processes, self‑service tools, and training for internal teams
Who You Are
J.D. with an active license to practice law in the United States 15+ years of experience in product liability, regulatory, or technology law Experience advising on safety‑critical systems (e.g., robotics, autonomous vehicles, aviation, medical devices, or consumer hardware) Strong understanding of AI/ML systems, cybersecurity risks, or complex technical products Experience supporting incident response, investigations, or safety‑related disputes Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, legal, and executive teams Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving, and novel technical environments Why this Role Matters
You will help define how humanoid robots are safely deployed in the real world—shaping not just company risk, but the broader legal and societal framework for embodied AI. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $200 - $250K base + meaningful equity Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-sponsored 401K with match Paid time off and holidays
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We’re an AI and robotics company based in Palo Alto, California, on a mission to build a truly abundant society through general‑purpose robots capable of performing any kind of work autonomously. We believe that to truly understand the world and grow in intelligence, humanoid robots must live and learn alongside us. That’s why we’re focused on developing friendly home robots designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life. Role Overview
We're looking for a sharp, commercially‑minded Senior Commercial Counsel to join our growing Legal team. You'll be the go-to lawyer for the full spectrum of commercial legal work — owning our contract lifecycle, advising on deal structure, and partnering closely with Supply Chain, Partnerships, Product, and Finance to move the business forward without unnecessary friction. This is a high‑impact, high‑autonomy role where you'll be a true business partner and advisor. What You’ll Do
Commercial Contracting
Own end‑to‑end negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements including MSAs, vendor contracts, NDAs, and SOWs Create and continuously improve our contract templates and standard playbooks to enable faster deal cycles Lead the implementation and rollout a CLM platform, including workflow configuration, template migration, and internal adoption
Licensing
Draft and negotiate inbound and outbound software licensing, data licensing, and API agreements Advise on licensing structures and risk allocation in commercial deals
Partnerships & BD
Support strategic partnership negotiations including term sheets, reseller agreements, co‑marketing arrangements, and integration agreements Advise business development and executive teams on deal structure and commercial terms early in the process
Compliance & Risk
Identify and elevate legal risks in commercial arrangements, proposing practical mitigations Advise on data privacy considerations (GDPR, CCPA) in customer and vendor contracts Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory developments and advise the business proactively
Operational Excellence
Build and refine scalable legal processes, self‑service tools, and training for internal teams
Who You Are
J.D. with an active license to practice law in the United States 15+ years of experience in product liability, regulatory, or technology law Experience advising on safety‑critical systems (e.g., robotics, autonomous vehicles, aviation, medical devices, or consumer hardware) Strong understanding of AI/ML systems, cybersecurity risks, or complex technical products Experience supporting incident response, investigations, or safety‑related disputes Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with engineering, legal, and executive teams Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast‑moving, and novel technical environments Why this Role Matters
You will help define how humanoid robots are safely deployed in the real world—shaping not just company risk, but the broader legal and societal framework for embodied AI. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $200 - $250K base + meaningful equity Health, dental, and vision insurance Company-sponsored 401K with match Paid time off and holidays
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