General Counsel

Who We Are:

At Formic, we’re on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing and create more abundance in the world. We believe in continuing the American legacy of innovation by making automation accessible to all manufacturers and increasing their factory productivity by 10x. 

Built upon deep expertise in robotics and manufacturing, our unique Pay-for-Productivity robotics solutions combine the best automation technology, tools, and uptime services for manufacturers, paving the way for a new era of supercharged efficiency and competitiveness. 

As the world faces growing pressure from rising costs and labor shortages, Formic is a uniquely powerful tool in overcoming these challenges. Fueled by our vision for a resurged “Made in America,” we’re growing fast - achieving 70% quarterly growth in customer count and ARR, with ~30% of our customers having already deployed multiple systems.

Supporting us in our mission, with investments thus far totaling over $60 million, are backers including Blackhorn Ventures, Mitsubishi HC Capital America, NEC, Lorimer Ventures, Translink Capital, Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs, Lux Capital, Initialized Capital and founders of multiple Fortune 50 companies. 

About the General Counsel role:

We are looking for a highly skilled General Counsel with deep expertise in asset finance, equipment finance, or project finance to join our dynamic leadership team. This role will play a critical part in shaping the legal framework that supports our financial structures and business strategy as we continue to scale.

As General Counsel, you will: 

• Provide strategic legal counsel to the executive team and senior management on a wide range of legal issues, focusing on asset finance, equipment finance, project finance, and other specialty finance matters
• Develop and implement legal strategies that support business growth and foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and customers
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of complex commercial agreements, including vendor, partner, and customer contracts, ensuring all deals align with the company’s financial and business objectives
• Mitigate risks by advising on legal considerations related to business strategies, commercial transactions, and customer relationships
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline internal processes, develop policies, and enhance operational efficiency while maintaining legal compliance
• Manage external legal counsel and resources efficiently to support the company’s needs while optimizing cost and effectiveness
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including those related to financing structures, tax matters, and corporate governance
• Lead …