Chief Legal Officer

Chief Legal Officer at Humanoid AI

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.

We are looking for a Chief Legal Officer to join our team based in London, UK.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.

Solution

As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• International Legal & Compliance Setup:
• Establish and oversee Legal & Compliance functions in UK, US and Canada.
• Develop policies supporting international expansion, including cross-border transfer frameworks.
• Corporate Governance & Policy Development:
• Design and implement corporate governance structures aligned with best practices.
• Define and execute transfer pricing policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Regulatory & Standards Compliance:
• Roll out compliance policies covering privacy notices, data retention, employee training, whistleblowing, and anti-corruption.
• Lead certification efforts and ensure ongoing adherence to evolving standards.
• Asset & Intellectual Property Management:
• Implement asset management strategies, rights transfers, and operational licensing.
• Oversee intellectual property portfolio, including research agreements and consortia management.
• Supply Chain & Contract Management:
• Secure supply chains through vendor, manufacturing, and service-level agreements.
• Design and draft key contractual models: distribution, purchasing, licensing, and SaaS agreements.
• Operational & Structural Projects:
• Manage carve-out operations, including partial asset transfers and establishing subsidiaries in France and the US.
• Develop and implement business continuity plans and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Risk & Incident Management:
• Devise and monitor risk mitigation strategies.
• Track and address quality-related incidents to maintain high standards.
• Influence & Lobbying:
• Define and execute strategies for industry influence and lobbying activities to support business interests.

Qualifications:

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

Why Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to lead legal and compliance functions at a global level, shaping the strategic direction of a forward-thinking organization. If you are a proactive leader with a comprehensive legal background and a passion for innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Benefits

• High competitive salary.
• 23 working days of vacation per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI and Robotics.
• Startup model, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Work mode: office full time, Paddington district (London) – 5 min walk from Paddington station – 5 Merchant Sq, London W2 1AY