Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human-level intelligence. Our robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week of in-office collaboration.
Figure’s vision is to deploy autonomous humanoids at a global scale. We are looking for a motivated Legal Intern to support our Deputy General Counsel and assist with a wide range of legal, compliance, and research responsibilities during Summer 2026. This role is ideal for a law student entering their second year (2L) who is excited to gain hands-on legal experience in a fast-paced robotics and AI environment. [Class of 2028]
Responsibilities:- Assist with legal research, issue spotting, and drafting across corporate, regulatory, IP, and employment matters
- Support review and preparation of contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, and commercial documents
- Help maintain corporate governance documentation and compliance processes
- Conduct research on emerging regulations impacting robotics, AI, employment law, and data privacy
- Assist with dispute resolution efforts, including document organization and coordination with outside counsel
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support day-to-day legal needs across engineering, operations, and people functions
- Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school and entering 2L year
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail in a fast-moving environment
- Interest in technology, robotics, compliance, or emerging regulatory issues
- Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with diverse teams
- Commitment to inclusivity, respect, and ethical decision-making
- Coursework or experience in corporate, IP, employment, or privacy law
- Prior in-house experience or exposure to startups
- Familiarity with manufacturing or hardware-focused environments
The US hourly range for this internship position is between $40 - $50/hr.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
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Figure is an AI Robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA.
