Commercial In-House Counsel

About Robin AI

Robin AI is on a mission to rebuild the legal industry — starting with making contracts simple for everyone. We are a pioneer in Legal AI, built on proprietary models, licensed data, and deep partnerships with Anthropic and AWS. Since 2019, we’ve expanded our footprint to 4 continents and have been supporting many of the world’s most successful businesses, including GE, Pfizer, KPMG, and UBS.

About this role

As Commercial In-House Counsel, you will partner with our revenue-generating teams to provide comprehensive legal support across commercial operations, focusing on contract management, regulatory compliance, and strategic business initiatives. Working closely with the General Counsel, you'll play a key role in managing customer relationships, vendor agreements, and supporting Robin AI's growth through pragmatic legal guidance. #LI-SA1

What you'll do

• Partner with revenue-generating teams (Sales, Business Development, etc.) to provide support in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer contracts

• Support the pre-sales team with customer and vendor due diligence queries of a legal nature

• Review, negotiate and advise on vendor agreements that the group is entering into

• Provide succinct, pragmatic, and decisive legal and regulatory advice to help Robin AI achieve its strategic objectives

• Oversee and advise on legal risks related to vendor relationships, outsourcing, IT contracts, growth initiatives, and new product offerings

• Serve as a proactive, strategic, collaborative, and solution-focused business partner within the legal team

• Handle litigation matters as they arise

• Develop and maintain legal and regulatory policies for vendor management, including Supplier Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption policy, and data privacy standards

• Support business initiatives within the legal function's scope, such as fundraising and establishing risk mitigation policies and procedures

• Horizon scanning and reporting on upcoming legal and regulatory changes in the AI and technology sector

What about my skills?

• New York-barred attorney with a minimum of 3 years of in-house experience

• Experience in both large corporations and smaller private B2B SaaS companies; experience in the AI legal technology sector is highly advantageous

• Experience with SaaS agreements, vendor agreements, and broader commercial agreements

• Track record of working in high-growth businesses, including contributing to the design and implementation of new processes to drive business efficiency

• Experience handling small-scale internal litigation

• Ability to work and negotiate autonomously on commercial and customer contracts

• Broad knowledge of data privacy regulations (US/UK/EU)

• Strong logical and problem-solving skills, paired with good judgment

• Strong business and commercial acumen with excellent judgment

• Takes ownership and works independently with senior leadership

• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels

What’s in it for you

• Salary: Competitive

• Hybrid schedule: We offer a flexible working schedule. #LI-HYBRID

• Equity package: Generous equity scheme - everyone gets to be an owner of Robin AI!

• Annual leave: 17 days PTO, in addition to the public holidays observed in the USA.

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401k retirement.

• Growth opportunities: We prioritise promotions for high performers and help you to progress your career.

What’s it like working at Robin AI?

Our culture and values attract people who are creative, resourceful, and share our passion for excellence. At Robin, you're encouraged to push yourself and empowered to take risks. We support each other to think big, try new ideas, and navigate uncertainty. Whether you're at our headquarters or one of our worldwide offices, you'll find a world of opportunities to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact. See what life is like at Robin.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Robin AI

We are committed to building one of the most diverse technology companies in the world. As of 2024, more than 30% of our employees come from ethnic minority backgrounds, and 51% of roles are held by women. We know that transforming the legal industry requires diverse perspectives, so we're creating an environment where innovation thrives through inclusion.

Robin AI operates a direct hiring model and any speculative CVs shared via agencies will be treated as a gift.