Legal Counsel

Department

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Operations

About Happyrobot

HappyRobot is a platform to build and deploy AI workers that automate communication. See a demo

Our AI workers connect to any system or data source to handle phone calls, email, messages…

We target the logistics industry which relies heavily on communication to book, check on, & pay for freight. Primarily working with freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, shippers, warehouses, & other supply chain enterprises and tech startups.

We raised a Series A round from a16z and YC and we’re growing very fast.

We're looking for rockstars with a relentless drive, unstoppable energy, and a true passion for building something great—ready to embrace the challenge, push limits, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

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.

• Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for double-digit ARR.

• 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

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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, we redesign it. We don’t wait for someone else to solve it — we lead with accountability and expect the same from those around us.

Craftsmanship

Putting care and intention into every task, striving for excellence, and taking deep ownership of the quality and outcome of your work. Craftsmanship means never settling for “just fine.” We sweat the details because details compound. Whether it’s a product feature, an internal doc, or a sales call — we treat it as a reflection of our standards. We aim to deliver jaw-dropping customer experiences by being curious, meticulous, and proud of what we build — even when nobody’s watching.

_We are “majos”

_Be friendly & have fun with your coworkers. Always be genuine & honest, but kind. “Majo” is our way of saying: be a good human. Be approachable, helpful, and warm. We’re building something ambitious, and it’s easier (and more fun) when we enjoy the ride together. We give feedback with kindness, challenge each other with respect, and celebrate wins together without ego.

Urgency with Focus

Create the highest impact in the shortest amount of time. Move fast, but in the right direction. We operate with speed because time is our most limited resource. But speed without focus is chaos. We prioritize ruthlessly, act decisively, and stay aligned. We aim for high leverage: the biggest results from the simplest, smartest actions. We’re running a high-speed marathon — not a sprint with no strategy.

Talent Density and Meritocracy

Hire only people who can raise the average; ‘exceptional performance is the passing grade.’ Ability trumps seniority. We believe the best teams are built on talent density — every hire should raise the bar. We reward contribution, not titles or tenure. We give ownership to those who earn it, and we all hold each other to a high standard. A-players want to work with other A-players — that’s how we win.

First-Principles Thinking

Strip a problem to physics-level facts, ignore industry dogma, rebuild the solution from scratch. We don’t copy-paste solutions. We go back to basics, ask why things are the way they are, and rebuild from the ground up if needed. This mindset pushes us to innovate, challenge stale assumptions, and move faster than incumbents. It’s how we build what others think is impossible.