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AnthropicAnthropicNew York, NY

Contracts Manager, Research & Operations

Reviews, drafts, and negotiates commercial and technology contracts including SaaS and IP licensing for AI systems. Collaborates with Research, Product, Finance, Security, and Operations teams to build scalable processes and provide business-focused legal counsel. Requires 7+ years experience in tech transactions.

170k – 220k/yr
Hybrid7+ YOELegal

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Draft, analyze, negotiate, and complete complex commercial transactions with the company’s vendors, including SaaS and IP licensing agreements

  • Propose and develop scalable solutions to improve contracting efficiency

  • Collaborate with business units and legal team members to streamline contract management processes, identify potential risks, and drive continuous improvement in contract handling efficiency

  • Collaborate with the Research, Product, Finance, Security, Business Operations, and Procurement teams to achieve key business objectives and deliver strategic, business-minded, and solutions-focused counsel

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience operating in a fast-paced technology startup in which priorities shift rapidly and schedules "move to the left,"

  • Initiative and autonomy in managing complex contractual matters, effectively prioritizing competing deadlines

  • An understanding of what's important in the context of a contract, the organization's mission, when to be flexible, and when to draw a hard line

  • Excitement to grow with an organization and help shape the culture of the commercial function

  • A preference for straightforward, concise explanations over legalese and overwrought drafting

  • A knack for identifying and implementing efficient processes and policies

  • The ability to thrive as a member of cross-functional teams building frontier technologies

  • Comfort operating outside your areas of expertise and in uncharted legal territory

  • A "doer" mentality, willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of related contract management experience, with at least 3 years of experience supporting technology transactions, vendor engagements, or partnerships

  • Proven ability to collaborate across various organizational levels and functions to facilitate efficient contracting processes and execution while building strong relationships

  • Substantive knowledge of software agreements, reseller agreements, services agreements, strategic partnerships, and general contract terms

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

  • Motivated self-starter able to multitask and juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Compensation

Annual Salary: $170,000—$220,000 USD

Skills

Contract NegotiationSaas AgreementsIp LicensingVendor AgreementsContract ManagementSoftware AgreementsReseller AgreementsServices AgreementsStrategic PartnershipsRisk Assessment

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