Managing Counsel - Remote work

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.We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time 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. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positionsAbout the roleWe are looking for an experienced Product Counsel to join our legal team. 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 start up.Our ideal candidate is a business-minded lawyer and tech geek who is focused on execution, prepared to lead on important projects, and comfortable making substantive and creative decisions. The role will require a high degree of self-sufficiency but also someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team dedicated to providing top legal service to our internal clients. You must be willing to roll up your sleeves and be comfortable working in ambiguity as you will be operating in the dynamic intersection of law and new technologies.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 protectionsLead and support cross-functional projects related to compliance, safety, and IP protection, ensuring all legal requirements are integrated into product development workflowsReview product integrations to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, data protection laws, intellectual property rights, and other relevant legal and regulatory requirementsTranslate legal advice into actionable guidance for cutting-edge product and engineering teams, often under tight deadlinesManage our patenting program, facilitate invention harvesting sessions, and advise on IP strategyBuild systems, policies, and processes, including guides and playbooks, that address risk and ensure compliance while supporting efficient innovationReview and edit customer contracts, in-bound contracts, marketing materials, and other external-facing documents, ensuring they are compliant, user-friendly, and aligned with Applied Intuition’s policiesProactively manage other duties that may arise as part of a small legal team in a high growth start-upCollaborate with external sources, regulators, and industry groups as needed to stay current on global legal and regulatory developments specifically relevant to Autonomy and AIAssist with M&A transactionsWe’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 technologiesExperience counseling business partners on domestic and international laws, regulations, and best practices for implementing and ensuring ongoing complianceDemeanor to thrive in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlinesDemonstrated ability to advance large, complex projects8+ years' of law firm and/or in-house experience, preferably in technology companies, with the activities described aboveJ.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state barNice to have:Experience with some combination of law firm and in-house workComputer science or engineering degree - while a science or technical degree is not a prerequisite for this job, a passion for technologies isFamiliarity with machine learning, autonomy, generative models, and productsPrivacy certifications (CIPP-E, CIPP-US, CIPM), or desire to obtain oneCompensation 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. 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.At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe.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 laws 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.FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available, requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way, and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request.