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Legal Counsel

HappyRobotNew YorkOperations
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
12 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

HappyRobot is hiring a full-time Legal Counsel to join the team in New York with remote work flexibility. This practical, business-oriented professional will focus on intellectual property and commercial agreements to support the expanding organization.

Role Overview

HappyRobot is looking for a business-oriented Legal Counsel to support enterprise growth with a primary focus on intellectual property and commercial agreements. This remote-friendly position in New York involves collaborating cross-product, engineering, sales, partnerships, and operations teams. The ideal candidate ensures that intellectual property is thoroughly protected while managing scalable commercial arrangements that align with long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including SaaS agreements, MSAs, enterprise agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, reseller agreements, partnership deals, Order Forms, DPAs, NDAs, and services agreements.
Advise internal stakeholders on commercial law, intellectual property, and data privacy matters tied to product development, partnerships, and daily operations.
Review and negotiate data processing agreements while ensuring compliance with US data privacy laws like CCPA and CPRA.
Support intellectual property strategies covering trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and IP ownership matters.
Assist with open-source software compliance, employee and contractor IP assignments, and IP diligence processes.
Build and maintain legal templates, negotiation playbooks, internal policies, and scalable contracting workflows.
Provide practical legal advice balancing risk mitigation with commercial objectives to fuel business growth.
Monitor legal and regulatory updates concerning commercial law, SaaS businesses, intellectual property, and data privacy.
Support fundraising, due diligence, and corporate strategic initiatives alongside managing external counsel.

Requirements

Admitted to and in good standing with the bar of at least one US state.
Minimum of six years of relevant legal experience combining a reputable law firm background with an in-house legal team at a technology startup.
Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements, MSAs, enterprise agreements, NDAs, DPAs, and Order Forms.
Solid comprehension of US data privacy regulations including CCPA and CPRA.
Direct experience handling intellectual property matters such as trademarks, patents, copyright, and licensing.
Excellent communication and drafting abilities with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
Strong commercial judgment with the ability to manage high contract volume efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Nice to Have

Experience supporting fundraising transactions, due diligence exercises, and corporate governance matters.
Familiarity with employment law and general corporate governance.
Background in creating legal automation processes, templates, and operational workflows.
Previous exposure to software, AI/ML, digital content, or technology-driven sectors.

Skills and Tools

Commercial agreement drafting and negotiation
SaaS, MSA, and enterprise contract management
US data privacy compliance (CCPA/CPRA)
Intellectual property strategy and IP diligence
Workflow optimization and legal template creation

Salary and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
Competitive salary combined with equity in a high-growth startup

About the Company

HappyRobot builds infrastructure for enterprises to construct and orchestrate autonomous AI workforces that execute operations across entire enterprise systems. Born in Y Combinator and backed by leading investors like a16z, Base10, Prysm Capital, and Eurazeo with over $150M raised, the company powers critical operations for global enterprises. The operating principles emphasize extreme ownership, craftsmanship, friendly human values, urgency with focus, talent density, and first-principles thinking.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official company careers page and submit your application materials.

Questions candidates ask

Is this job remote?

Yes, this role is based out of New York and offers remote work flexibility.

How much experience is required?

Candidates must have 6+ years of relevant legal experience combining a law firm background and an in-house role at a technology startup.

What primary areas will the Legal Counsel focus on?

The role focuses heavily on intellectual property and commercial agreements, alongside data privacy and corporate governance support.

What bar admission is required?

Applicants must be admitted to and in good standing with the bar of at least one US state.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, alongside a competitive salary and startup equity.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official HappyRobot careers page.

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