Chief Legal Officer

1 week ago


Redwood City, California, United States Serve Robotics Full time

About Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics is a cutting-edge technology company that's revolutionizing the way people interact with robots. As a fast-growing company, we're looking for a seasoned General Counsel to join our team and help us navigate the complexities of the tech industry.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly experienced General Counsel to lead our legal function and provide strategic guidance to our executive team. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll be responsible for overseeing all legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, commercial contracts, and compliance. If you have a passion for technology and a knack for navigating complex legal issues, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As our General Counsel, you'll be responsible for:

  1. Providing strategic legal guidance to our executive team on all matters related to corporate governance, intellectual property, commercial contracts, and compliance.
  2. Overseeing the development and implementation of our company's legal strategy, including the negotiation and execution of contracts.
  3. Managing relationships with outside counsel and ensuring that our company's legal needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  4. Leading contract and other negotiations with outside parties, including vendors, partners, and customers.
  5. Advocating on our company's behalf in legal proceedings, including litigation and arbitration.
  6. Organizing and maintaining our company's legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and other relevant materials.
  7. Overseeing our company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
  8. Providing guidance on employment law and compliance matters, including employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
  9. Supporting the development of training materials, guidance documents, and relevant employee and contractor training.
  10. Managing our company's insurance portfolio and ensuring that we have adequate coverage for all risks.

Qualifications

We're looking for a highly experienced General Counsel with a strong background in corporate law, intellectual property, and compliance. If you have:

  1. Extensive experience practicing law, both at a top-tier law firm and a technology company.
  2. Strong substantive experience with SEC reporting ('33 and '34 Act) and securities laws.
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills with a team-oriented approach.
  4. Exceptional judgment and strategic business acumen.
  5. Comfortable anticipating legal risk and making high-stakes decisions.
  6. High level of business ethics and problem-solving capability.
  7. Track record of maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive team, Board, regulators, and strategic partners.
  8. Strong negotiation and communications skills.
  9. Over 10 years of prior experience at a top law firm or in-house, including at least 5-years of prior in-house counsel experience.
  10. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  11. Bar admission in good standing, with a preference for admission in California.

What Makes You Standout

We're looking for a General Counsel who has:

  1. Experience creating in-house legal teams in a technology startup.
  2. Keen understanding of the financial management of a corporate department.
  3. Early public company capital markets experience.
  4. Passion for local business, logistics, and robotics.
  5. Working familiarity with a multi-national workforce and manufacturing.

Hiring Locations

We're currently hiring US and Canada residents for this role, even for remote jobs.

More About Us

Serve Robotics is a cutting-edge technology company that's revolutionizing the way people interact with robots. We're proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Compensation Range: $250K - $300K



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