Contracts Specialist
Contracts Specialists in AI companies manage the full lifecycle of commercial agreements—from drafting and negotiation through execution and administration—supporting transactions with customers, vendors, and strategic partners. They distinguish themselves by combining legal expertise with operational acumen, building scalable contracting processes and CLM systems while handling high-volume deal flow across evolving areas like AI licensing, data privacy, and emerging technology frameworks. These roles typically sit within lean legal teams at fast-moving startups and scale-ups, functioning as trusted advisors who collaborate across Sales, Product, Finance, and Research to balance legal risk with business velocity.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts including NDAs, service agreements, and master service agreements
Managing contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, performance, renewal, and closeout
Negotiating complex commercial transactions and balancing legal risk with business objectives
Coordinating with cross-functional teams including sales, procurement, finance, and product to facilitate contract execution
Identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks within contractual arrangements
Operating contract lifecycle management systems and legal documentation platforms
Providing counsel on data privacy, information security, and intellectual property issues within commercial transactions
Managing corporate governance matters including entity formation, restructuring, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Maintaining and updating legal templates and clause libraries to ensure compliance and consistency
Managing vendor relationships and vendor performance oversight across procurement and partnership engagements
Advising on federal and government contracting regulations and compliance requirements
Supporting case management and litigation operations including document collection and fact investigation
Developing scalable contracting processes and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and reduce cycle time
Leveraging artificial intelligence and legal technology tools to automate and streamline contract operations
Demonstrating adaptability and rapid prioritization in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments
Managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
Communicating complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders in business-oriented language
Operating with autonomy and exercising independent judgment in managing contract portfolios and legal matters
Collaborating across multiple time zones and global jurisdictions to coordinate legal and business operations
Building and scaling legal teams, defining staffing needs, and establishing processes for organizational growth
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
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