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Legal Counsel Commercial

Applied Intuition


Job Location:

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 180000 - 300000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (30 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Applied Intuition Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive defense trucking construction mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure operating systems and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers as well as the United States military and its allies trust the companys solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale California with offices in Washington D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach Florida; Ann Arbor Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at .

We are an in-office company and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

We are looking for an experienced tech transactions attorney to join our legal team. This is a uniquely strategic role with a mix of both internal and external-facing responsibilities in an area of increasing importance and growth for Applied short this role will make an impact. You will support Sales Product and Engineering. You will also have opportunities to expand your role as part of a small legal team in a high growth start up.

Our ideal candidate is a business-minded lawyer who is focused on execution prepared to lead on important deals and comfortable making thoughtful and creative decisions. The role will require a high degree of self-sufficiency but also someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team dedicated to providing top legal service to our internal clients. You must be willing to roll up your sleeves and be comfortable working in ambiguity.

At Applied you will:
  • Lead the drafting structuring and negotiating of complex commercial contracts with a diverse range of customers and partners from automotive OEMs Autonomous Vehicle (AV) startups and other players in the AV ecosystem

  • Be a trusted advisor to the leadership team on legal matters critical to the growth of the business

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders (e.g. SalesFinance Product Engineering etc.) to lead key initiatives

  • Support or activities related to IP Product and Compliance as needed

  • Create forms playbooks and training to improve consistency execution speed risk mitigation and scalability

  • Develop and implement scalable and sustainable legal operations processes programs and tools to support the legal teams efficient delivery of services to the broader company

  • Proactively manage other duties that may arise as part of a small legal team in a high growth start-up

Were looking for someone who has:
  • Experience structuring drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements including software licenses strategic partnerships and joint development agreements

  • Experience negotiating and drafting IP and material contracts representations in stock purchase merger and asset purchase agreements in financings

  • Demeanor to thrive in a fast-paced sales focused environment requiring exceptional organizational skills juggling priorities and adhering to strict deadlines

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar.

  • 5 years of experience with the activities described above.

  • Ability to travel (up to 20%)

Nice to have:
  • Experience with some combination of law firm and in-house work.

  • Computer science or engineering degree.

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary equity and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units comprehensive health dental vision life and disability insurance coverage 401k retirement benefits with employer match learning and wellness stipends and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience credentials & certifications educational attainment skill level requirements interview performance and the level and scope of the position.

Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work youll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe.

Dont meet every single requirement If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently the parties agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471 Appendix A to Subpart A) relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request.
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