As Product Counsel, you will own privacy, data governance, and responsible AI legal strategy across the full lifecycle of our humanoid robotics systems from training data ingestion to real-world deployment feedback loops. You will work closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Safety, Data Security, IT, Product, and GTM teams to embed privacy-by-design principles directly into our hardware, firmware, edge computing systems, and cloud architecture. This is a highly cross-functional, high-impact role for someone excited about solving novel privacy challenges raised by the real-world deployment of bleeding-edge autonomous robotic systems deployed in human spaces
Responsibilities:Privacy-by-Design & Product Counseling- Advise on privacy and data security implications of robot sensor systems (vision, audio, depth sensing, spatial mapping, biometrics, telemetry).
- Partner with engineering teams to implement privacy-by-design and data minimization strategies both on--prem and in the cloud.
- Conduct and oversee DPIAs, OSS process, and AI risk assessments for new product features and deployments.
- Guide de-identification, anonymization, and synthetic data strategies.
AI & Data Governance- Advise on training data sourcing, licensing, and usage restrictions.
- Develop governance frameworks for model retraining, human-in-the-loop systems, and continuous learning architectures.
- Counsel on automated decision-making and profiling considerations.
- Create internal responsible AI policies and review processes.
Global Privacy and Cybersecurity Compliance- Lead compliance strategy under global privacy regimes (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other emerging regulations such as the EU AI, Data, and Data Governance Acts and the NIS2 Directive).
- Support international product launches with localized data handling frameworks.
- Advise on cross-border data transfers and data localization risks.
Deployment & Workplace Privacy- Counsel on robotics deployment in workplaces and public-facing environments.
- Assess risks related to employee monitoring, bystander data capture, and surveillance laws.
Draft and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions in enterprise agreements and pilot contracts.
Security & Incident Response- Partner with Security to develop defensible security and breach response frameworks.
- Support regulatory notifications and communications in the event of data incidents.
- Advise on vulnerability disclosure programs and coordinated response processes.
Commercial & Vendor Support- Negotiate DPAs, data processing addenda, and vendor agreements.
- Assess third-party tools, cloud infrastructure providers, and data processors.
- Develop scalable privacy terms for customers and partners.
Qualifications:- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
- Active and in good standing bar membership in at least one U.S. state or equivalent foreign jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain authorization to practice where required.
- 6-10+ years of post-qualification legal experience as a practicing attorney, including law firm, in-house, and/or government experience.
- Demonstrated experience advising on technology, internet, media, or AI-powered products and services delivered at a customer site.
- Strong product counseling experience, including support for advanced product teams and 01 product launches.
- Experience with AI transactions, including licensing, joint development, and strategic partnerships.
- Familiarity with advertising, privacy, data protection, consumer protection, competition, and intellectual property laws and regulations.
- Proven business judgment and ability to provide solution-oriented legal advice that facilitates business objectives.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and create structure in fast-moving environments.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing executive-level partners.
- Commitment to team success, with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues as needed.
- High tolerance for pressure, strong crisis-management capabilities, and comfort working under tight deadlines.
This a hybrid position based out of one of our Fremont, CA offices.
The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Agility Robotics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions who work in other locations. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Anticipated Base Salary Range
$198,000-$258,000 USD
In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of the following for full-time employees:- 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
- Equity: Company stock options.
- Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
- Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
- Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time Off:
- Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
- Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
- On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
- Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
- Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
- Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.
- Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.
All of our roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
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