Contracts & Legal Operations Manager — Sunnyvale, CA (949-SLS)
About The Position
Our client is a pioneering force in AI computing, redefining the limits of machine intelligence through its breakthrough wafer-scale architecture. Its technology delivers record-setting performance across training and inference workloads and powers innovation for leading model labs, global enterprises, and AI-native companies. As the company continues to scale globally and prepare for the next stage of its growth â including a path to the public markets â it is building out the operational infrastructure to support that trajectory. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale and is backed by a prominent roster of investors. This is a build opportunity within a small, collaborative legal department. The Contracts & Legal Operations Manager will help implement Ironclad as the companyâs contract lifecycle management system, develop contract workflows and playbooks, assist in evaluating and deploying AI-powered legal tools, and serve as the operational backbone for a growing legal function. The role offers meaningful exposure across the business and a real opportunity to help shape how the legal team operates. Some in-office presence in Sunnyvale is expected, with flexibility for the right candidate.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in a contracts manager, contracts administrator, legal operations, or similar role, with direct experience managing and negotiating contracts
- Hands-on experience with Ironclad or a comparable contract lifecycle management platform
- Experience building or improving contract workflows and processes in a lean legal environment
- Familiarity with AI legal tools and enthusiasm for identifying practical applications
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain compliance processes for complex commercial agreements and cross-functional projects
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Proactive, process-oriented approach with a track record of driving matters to closure
- Comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and ongoing administration of Ironclad CLM, including workflow configuration, template management, and user training
- Evaluate and help implement AI tools for the legal team to improve efficiency and scalability
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, procurement contracts, SaaS agreements, and marketing agreements
- Develop and maintain contract workflows, playbooks, and process documentation
- Serve as the companyâs source of truth on contracts and related documentation
- Develop and maintain compliance programs for complex commercial agreements and governance policies
- Provide cross-functional training to business stakeholders
Benefits
- bonus
- equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
