Job Description
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users. From utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond. About the role: We are seeking a proactive and business-oriented Commercial Counsel to join Skydio’s world-class Legal team. In this role, you will work closely with our Sales team and other cross-functional partners to draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements. You will be instrumental in shaping the legal and business framework that fuels Skydio’s strategic growth, whether by closing deals, refining partnership processes, or advising business leaders on risk-aligned strategies to accelerate sales. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values creativity, autonomy, and collaboration. You’ll have the chance to influence our commercial strategy and build scalable legal processes for one of the world’s most innovative robotics companies at a time of significant expansion. Although we would prefer to base this role in our San Mateo, CA headquarters, we are open to extraordinary remote candidates. How you'll make an impact: Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including enterprise sales, SaaS, partnership, vendor and supply chain agreements, and master services agreements. Develop and refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to streamline contract management and align with business objectives. Work closely with Sales, Finance, and other departments to understand strategic goals and ad
Skydio is a drone manufacturer that uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumers, enterprises, and government customers. It develops AI-powered drones to deliver the power and flying cameras without the complexity. The company's drones use an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology to recognize, avoid objects in real-time, and predict into the future to make intelligent decisions, enabling users by flying themselves through the most demanding tasks or keeping them safe from obstacles when they want to take control. The company's debut drone, the R1, could track a target and film them while avoiding obstacles without any human intervention required. Then the company released the Skydio 2 in 2019, its second drone, cutting off more than half the price while improving it its autonomous tracking and video capabilities. Its flagship product, the X2, is equipped with seven cameras, 100x zoom, night vision, and promises to turn ordinary users into expert pilots thanks to its self-piloting abilities. It is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, NVIDIA, and UP.Partners.
