Counsel, 1X
Commercial, Trade & Compliance
$200-260k
+ Equity
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
General purpose androids
Be an early applicant
General purpose androids
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$200-260k
+ Equity
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To design androids that work alongside people, to meet the world’s labor demands and build an abundant society.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape the future of robotics and AI. If this mission excites you, we’d be thrilled to hear from you and explore how you might contribute to our journey
- We are seeking a mid-level Counsel to join our growing Legal team, focusing on commercial, trade, and compliance matters in support of our global supply chain and operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in both in-house and law firm environments
- 5–8 years of legal experience, including time at a reputable law firm and in-house legal department
- Extensive experience with commercial contracts related to supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs
- Familiarity with product safety and regulatory compliance standards
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Practical, business-oriented approach to legal problem-solving
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and collaborative environment
- Exposure to compliance programs (anti-bribery/anti-corruption, sanctions, export controls) is a plus
- Experience in robotics, manufacturing, technology, or consumer products is preferred
What the job involves
- You will work cross-functionally to advise internal teams, manage complex legal agreements, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact role with direct influence on the company’s operational risk management and legal strategy
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, vendor, procurement, and manufacturing contracts
- Provide legal advice on contract structures, risk allocation, and supplier relationships
- Advise on import/export regulations, tariffs, and trade controls impacting product sourcing and distribution
- Partner with supply chain, logistics, and finance teams to ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade laws
- Monitor evolving trade regulations and assess their operational impact
- Ensure compliance with product safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to proactively address compliance risks
- Serve as a trusted advisor to supply chain, procurement, and commercial operations teams
- Support risk management, dispute resolution, and compliance training initiatives
- Coordinate with external counsel on specialized legal matters
Our take
The field of robotics has advanced massively in the last few years, to the point where androids no longer belong to the realm of science fiction. 1X, formerly known as Halodi Robotics, is developing androids capable of human-like movement and behaviour, to employ in workplaces across the globe.
1X's flagship model, EVE, boasts front and rear optics, wheeled navigation and gripper-hands. The android is strong enough to move shipments but gentle enough to handle fragile items, making it ideal for work in retail storerooms or distribution centers. In addition, it is able to open doors and take elevators, and its AI mind grants it heightened navigation abilities, meaning it is simple to fit into workplaces without making large adjustments.
With significant funding at its back, the company is now looking to scale up its manufacture of EVE androids, as well as accelerate the production of its second-gen bipedal android model NEO which is described as an "intelligent android assistant". Though the adoption of working androids is still in its early stages, 1X has certainly made a splash in the space and may well be one to watch as it takes its place in shaping the future of robotics.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
104% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Alviso, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Bernt Øivind Børnich
(CEO & Robotics Engineer)Has worked as a Senior Development Engineer for Data Respons, Senior Consultant for Inmeta Crayon, and System Developer for Bring Dialogue.
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