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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 company’s 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.
\n- 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 company’s 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
- 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 $150,000–$170,000, plus bonus and significant equity. Individual total compensation will depend on the candidate’s directly relevant experience.
Solutus Legal Search has been exclusively engaged on this search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be routed to Solutus for review.
Ref. #949-SLS
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