Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel About Happyrobot HappyRobot is the AI-native operating system for the real economy—a system that closes the circuit between intelligence and action. By combining real-time truth, specialized AI workers, and an orchestrating intelligence, we help enterprises run complex, mission-critical operations with true autonomy. Our AI OS compounds knowledge, optimizes at every level, and evolves over time. We’re starting with supply chain and industrial-scale operations, where resilience, speed, and continuous improvement matter most—freeing humans to focus on strategy, creativity, and other high-value tasks. You can learn more about our vision in our Manifesto https://www.happyrobot.ai/blog/manifesto. HappyRobot has raised $62M to date, including our most recent $44M Series B in September 2025. Our investors include Y Combinator (YC), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Base10—partners who believe in our mission to redefine how enterprises operate. We’re channeling this investment into building a world-class team: people with relentless drive, sharp problem-solving skills, and the passion to push limits in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment. If this resonates, you belong at HappyRobot. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a smart, practical, and business-oriented Legal Counsel to support our growing business with a focus on intellectual property and commercial agreements. This role will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, sales, partnerships, and operations teams to ensure our IP is protected and our commercial arrangements are sound, scalable, and aligned with our strategic goals. RESPONSIBILITIES - Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, vendor, reseller, partnership, NDAs, and services agreements. - Advise internal stakeholders on intellectual property issues related to product development, branding, content, and partnerships. - Provide legal support for IP strategy, including copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret matters. - Support open source compliance, IP ownership reviews, and employee IP assignment matters. - Build and improve templates, playbooks, and scalable processes for commercial contracting and IP diligence. - Monitor legal and regulatory developments in IP and commercial law and assess their impact on the business. - Assist with IP-related disputes and enforcement actions, in collaboration with outside counsel as needed. REQUIREMENTS - 4–7 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house roles. - Strong experience with commercial contracts and IP issues in the technology sector. - Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a practical, risk-based approach. - Familiarity with SaaS business models, IP licensing, and open source software. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. - Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. NICE TO HAVE - Experience working in a startup or high-growth company environment. - Knowledge of data protection laws, especially as they relate to IP and licensing. - Background in software, AI/ML, or digital content industries. WHY JOIN US? - Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors. - Rapidly growing and backed by top investors including a16z, Y Combinator, and Base10. - Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast. - Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup. - Work With the Best - Join a world-class team of engineers and builders Our Operating Principles Extreme Ownership We take full responsibility for our work, outcomes, and team success. No excuses, no blame-shifting — if something needs fixing, we own it and make it better. This means stepping up, even when it’s not “your job.” If a ball is dropped, we pick it up. If a customer is unhappy, we fix it. If a process is broken, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)