Senior Paralegal / Legal Operations Specialist
Robust AI, established in 2019, is a rapidly growing robotics startup headquartered in San Carlos, California. The company specializes in developing collaborative robots designed to work safely alongside humans in dynamic environments such as warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Their flagship product, Carter™, integrates seamlessly into existing systems, enhancing operational efficiency without requiring significant infrastructure changes. (robust.ai)
The Senior Paralegal / Legal Operations Specialist will be the first dedicated paralegal at Robust AI, reporting directly to the CEO. This role involves managing corporate governance, overseeing contract lifecycle management, and supporting human resources and compliance functions. The specialist will serve as the central point of contact for legal requests, balancing internal business needs with coordination of external legal counsel. This position offers a unique opportunity to build scalable legal processes from the ground up and work closely with company leadership.
Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience as a corporate paralegal, preferably within a high-growth technology startup or a combination of major law firm training and in-house experience. A bachelor's degree is required. Proficiency with modern SaaS tools, including contract management platforms, entity management software, equity management tools (e.g., Carta), and document collaboration spaces (e.g., Google Workspace), is highly desirable. Exceptional organizational skills, the ability to prioritize a high volume of tasks independently, and strong, clear communication are essential. Discretion in handling sensitive, confidential corporate data is also crucial.
The compensation package includes a base salary between $125,000 and $140,000, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience. Additional benefits encompass stock options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible vacation and sick leave policies, and paid parental leave.
Robust AI fosters an innovative, collaborative, and mission-driven work culture. Employees are passionate about solving complex problems in AI and robotics, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and pushing the boundaries of technology. The company offers significant growth opportunities as it scales its operations and expands its commercial footprint across multiple geographies. (highperformr.ai)