Contracts & Legal Operations Manager — Sunnyvale, CA (949-SLS)

Solutus Legal Search

Job Location:

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 170000

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 including a path to the public markets 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 companys 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.

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 companys 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

Qualifications

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

The targeted base compensation range is $150000$170000 plus bonus and significant equity. Individual total compensation will depend on the candidates directly relevant experience.

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Ref. #949-SLS

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Required Experience:

Manager