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Applied Intuitionappliedintuition.com

Corporate Counsel

$180k – $250k YearlySunnyvale, California, United StatesFull-time3h ago

About Applied Intuition

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 company’s 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 applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that 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.

About the role

We are seeking a corporate lawyer to join our growing legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will help scale our corporate governance function, lead key strategic transactions (e.g., mergers and acquisitions), and partner closely with our Finance Team and senior leadership on a broad range of high-impact projects, all while building the processes and infrastructure that keep us nimble and compliant. 

You will be successful in this role if you are a business-minded attorney who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, enjoys complex problem solving, and can exercise sound judgment in situations with incomplete information. You should be eager to roll up your sleeves, collaborate cross-functionally, and help define how a best-in-class corporate and securities practice operates at a high-growth AI company.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

  • Lead equity and debt financings, liquidity events, and other capital markets activities, from initial structuring and term sheets through due diligence, documentation, and closing
  • Own day-to-day securities compliance for a late-stage private company, including investor updates, equity program oversight, and related disclosure and compliance processes
  • Manage the company’s corporate structure and global subsidiary governance, including entity formation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and coordination with local advisors
  • Partner with Finance, Accounting, Tax on financial audit support, capitalization, equity compensation, and corporate compliance matters, ensuring alignment between legal requirements and operational practices
  • Support and oversee strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, and other corporate development initiatives, including structuring, drafting, negotiation, and integration planning
  • Develop and continuously improve corporate and securities processes, playbooks, templates, and controls that scale with the business and enable efficient, repeatable execution
  • Work with outside counsel on specialized corporate, securities, tax, and cross-border matters, ensuring high-quality work product and efficient use of external resources
  • Collaborate with other members of the legal team on cross-functional projects, including equity-related employee communications, internal policies, and training for key stakeholders
  • Provide practical, concise guidance to executives and business partners, weighing legal risk against business goals and helping drive informed decision-making

We’re looking for someone who has:

  • 6+ years of combined experience at a leading law firm and in-house at a technology or high-growth company, with a primary focus on corporate, M&A, capital markets, and/or securities matters
  • Deep understanding of corporate governance, transactions, and general corporate law for late-stage private or public-ready companies
  • Experience advising on securities and capitalization matters, such as equity plan administration, tender offers, and investor rights and communications
  • Demonstrated experience driving complex transactions and projects independently, including coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors to completion
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to detail and an ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice
  • Excellent judgment, a high degree of ownership, and comfort operating in an environment of rapid growth and evolving priorities
  • A license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and good standing with the relevant bar

Nice to have:

  • Prior in-house experience at a late-stage private company in the technology or AI sector
  • Experience with cross-border corporate structures and international subsidiary management
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and post-closing integration in a fast-paced environment
  • An interest in autonomous systems and AI, and enthusiasm for working closely with technical and product teams

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.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $180,000 - $250,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.