Chief Legal Officer

Description

• Design and implement corporate governance structures aligned with best practices.
• Develop and implement business continuity plans and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Roll out compliance policies covering privacy notices, data retention, employee training, whistleblowing, and anti-corruption.
• Define and execute transfer pricing policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Lead certification efforts and ensure ongoing adherence to evolving standards.
• Devise and monitor risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop policies supporting international expansion, including cross-border transfer frameworks.
• Design and draft key contractual models: distribution, purchasing, licensing, and SaaS agreements.
• Implement asset management strategies, rights transfers, and operational licensing.
• Track and address quality-related incidents to maintain high standards.
• Manage carve-out operations, including partial asset transfers and establishing subsidiaries in foreign jurisdictions.
• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
• Define and execute strategies for industry influence and lobbying activities to support business interests.
• Establish and oversee Legal & Compliance functions in UK, US and Canada.
• Oversee intellectual property portfolio, including research agreements and consortia management.
• Secure supply chains through vendor, manufacturing, and service-level agreements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification; additional certifications in compliance or regulatory affairs are a plus.
• Expertise in intellectual property management, corporate governance, transfer pricing, and contract drafting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of international legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience in legal leadership roles, preferably within multinational organizations in Robotics industry.
• Fluent Russian language command is a must.
• Experience setting up and managing legal and compliance functions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.
• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives

Benefits

• Paid vacations.
• Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan.
• Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices.
• Office perks: free lunches.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance