Corporate Counsel, Mytra
$160-190k
+ Equity grants
Automated material flow & storage systems
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Automated material flow & storage systems
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-190k
+ Equity grants
21-100 employees
Company mission
To automate the most common industrial tasks - moving and storing materials - with flexible, scalable and intuitive robotics and AI.
Role
Who you are
- This position requires a versatile attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable with ambiguity, and has the ability to manage a wide range of legal matters independently
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice in California, or a state or DC and eligible to practice law in CA
- 5-8 years of legal experience, with a combination of law firm, government, or in-house experience preferred. Prior experience with robotics startups or high-growth companies is highly desirable
- Expertise in corporate law, commercial contracts, and compliance; familiarity with privacy, IP, and employment law is a plus
- Strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal risks with business goals
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Strong references
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and proactive Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic and fast-growing startup as the first in-house legal hire
- In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted legal advisor and strategic partner to the leadership team, helping to shape the legal and compliance framework as we scale
- You will play a critical role in navigating legal risks, implementing best practices, and ensuring the company's compliance with laws and regulations while supporting its rapid growth and innovation
- You’ll have the opportunity to build the company’s legal function from the ground up, including designing policies, processes, and managing external legal resources
- Legal Strategy & Advisory: Provide strategic counsel to the executive team on legal implications of business decisions, corporate governance, and risk management
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, including vendor, customer, partnership, employment, and confidentiality agreements
- Corporate Governance: Draft, review, and manage corporate documents, board materials, and shareholder agreements to ensure compliance and alignment with best practices
- Compliance & Regulatory: Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including privacy, employment, and industry-specific requirements
- Risk Management: Identify and address potential legal risks proactively, and establish policies to mitigate them
- Policy Development: Create and implement internal policies, processes, and training programs to support legal and regulatory compliance
- External Counsel Management: Collaborate with and oversee external legal counsel for specialized matters or complex disputes
- IP Protection: Partner with teams to safeguard intellectual property through patents, trademarks, and copyright protections
- Employee Relations: Support HR with employment law matters, including contracts, policies, and dispute resolution
Our take
Since the pandemic disrupted global supply chains, labor shortages and inefficiencies in warehouse operations have become a major issue. Many warehouses are still largely manual, with only a small percentage using advanced automation, leaving space for improvement in efficiency and productivity.
To tackle this, Mytra AI is developing an advanced automation system for warehouses. Founded by former Tesla engineers, the company is creating modular and reconfigurable robotic solutions that can handle heavy payloads and adapt to various warehouse tasks. With the aim of enhancing the flexibility and capability of automated systems, making warehouses better suited to current industry needs.
Backed by substantial funding, Mytra is ready to roll out its solutions with major clients like Albertsons and other Fortune 50 companies. With its innovative approach and strong backing, Myra is well-positioned for an exciting future in the warehouse automation sector.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
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back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2024
$50m
SERIES B
Jan 2023
$28m
SERIES A
Total funding: $78m
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Chris Walti
(CEO)Previously worked at Tesla for over 7 years. While there they held a number of roles, including Senior Manager/Lead for Tesla Bot. Prior to that, they co-founded Tastebud Technologies, which was acquired by Raise.com in 2014.
Ahmad B.
(CTO)Previously a Director at Rivian, a Senior Engineering Manager at Tesla, and a Chief Product Architect at PARC.
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