Legal Intern [Summer 2026]

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
  
  

Requirements:

• 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
  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• 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.