THE COMPANY

August Robotics is an international startup building application-specific robots that automate business workflows. We are a global team with offices in Australia, Hong Kong, USA, China, and Germany, backed by leading Australian VC investors, including Blackbird, Grok Ventures, and Skip Capital. We design and deploy robotic solutions across construction, exhibition, and industrial environments, and are continuing to scale our global operations. THE ROLE

Self-evolve and self-learn new areas of law and new jurisdictions (with appropriate support.)

As Legal & Commercial Manager, you will be embedded within the Commercial Team, working alongside business leaders to structure, negotiate, and execute high-impact deals.

Operating in a rapid-paced, high-growth environment, you will balance legal risk with commercial objectives and act as a true business partner to the organisation. Core responsibilities include:

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and relevant regulations.

Work directly with the Commercial Team on deal strategy, deal structuring, and client negotiations, contributing to successful deal outcomes from commercial inception through to contract signature.

Provide pragmatic legal support across corporate and commercial matters, while building systems that enable the business to scale effectively.

Lead regulatory and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring the business operates within applicable legal frameworks.

Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments, advising on business impacts and supporting organisational readiness for change. YOUR SKILLS

You must have





At least 3 years post-admission experience, including a minimum of 12 months focused on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and a strong grounding in contract law

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, plus a willingness to be brave and adopt a start-up mindset Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business outcomes

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong learning capabilities and a willingness to try new things

Candidates from top-tier law firms (eg. Mallesons, Clayton Utz, Freehills, Allens, Blake Dawson, Minters) are preferred, though excellent candidates from other leading firms are encouraged to apply In addition to the above requirements, the following skills are helpful (but not required):

Exposure to cross-border transactions or international business environments

MS Excel/numeracy skills (to enable you to better contribute to commercial strategy discussions) Legal qualifications in jurisdictions outside of Australia are not required. However, you should demonstrate a willingness to learn and engage with legal and regulatory issues across international markets where August Robotics operates. WHY AUGUST ROBOTICS?

A dynamic startup at the forefront of the robotics revolution

Direct involvement in high-value deal-making and business strategy

Small, fast-moving team with high ownership and autonomy

International exposure across multiple markets HOW TO APPLY?

An attractive remuneration package will be available to qualified candidates.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or [email protected]

📌 Legal and Commercial Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 August Robotics
📍 Melbourne