Contracts Manager

Neuralink; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Neuralink is seeking a contracts manager to join our Legal team, partnering with Procurement, Operations, Construction, and Engineering to support procurement and operations initiatives.

The role focuses on day-to-day contracting, workflow management, and process improvements. You will draft and negotiate a high volume of agreements, maintain templates, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• 4+ years of contract management experience, preferably in hardware or tech.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and finalizing commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, draft, and manage a high volume of commercial agreements including NDAs and vendor agreements.
• Own the contract workflow end-to-end from intake to post-signature tracking.
• Triages routine legal requests and escalates complex matters to attorneys.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and self-service workflows to speed standard contracts.
• Manage contract repositories and support cross-functional procurement and operations.
• Leverage AI/contract tech to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor agreements

NDAs

SOWs & orders

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Tools

Ironclad

Lexion

e-signature platforms

Job description

• We are a small, dedicated legal team, deeply embedded in the business
• You will be a vital part of this collaborative and adaptive team that embraces a growth mindset and is committed to operating with maximum efficiency
• We handle a wide range of legal issues, and you will help us run our contracting process end-to-end, strengthen the operational infrastructure that allows Legal to scale with the company, and make a tangible, company-wide impact as we grow
• Neuralink is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to join our Legal team
• This role partners closely with Procurement/Supply Chain, Operations, Construction, and Engineering to support the company’s procurement and operations initiatives
• As a key liaison between business stakeholders and the legal team, the successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
• This is a hands‑on role focused on day‑to‑day contracting and operational efficiency, and you will always have an attorney to whom you can escape complex legal questions
• Review, negotiate, draft, and manage a high volume of commercial agreements, including non‑disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, statements of work, order forms, amendments, and renewals
• Serve as the primary triage point for incoming legal support requests, resolving standard requests independently and escalating complex or high‑risk issues to the attorneys on the team
• Own the contract workflow end-to-end, including intake, e‑signature, execution, filing, and post‑signature obligation tracking
• Manage and build upon Legal’s technology platform, including contract lifecycle management, e‑signature, and document storage systems
• Develop and implement process improvements, automation, and AI‑enabled tooling to increase contract efficiency and reduce cycle times
• Create and manage contract templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and self‑service workflows that let the business move quickly on standard agreements
• Manage contract repositories and databases
• Develop strong relationships with internal business clients and stakeholders

Proficiency with common commercial contract terms and legal principlesEffective negotiation, drafting, and communication skillsExperience working cross‑functionally with legal and business teamsBachelor’s degree (J.D. preferred), or equivalent practical experienceHigh attention to detail and excellent organizational skills4+ years of contract management experience, preferably in a hardware, technology, medical device, or manufacturing environmentDemonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of contracts from intake through execution, with strong judgment about when to escapeProficiency with contract management systemsProven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professional judgment when handling sensitive informationAct with kindness. Communicates clearly and respectfully with stakeholders and builds trust across non‑legal teamsRoll up your sleeves. A commitment to a “no job is too big or too small” approach to workDemand excellence. Exceptional attention to detail at high volume, and catches errors in terms, party names, exhibits, and signature blocks before they become problemsThink from first principles. Questions why a process exists and applies good judgment about what to preserve, what to improve, and what to rebuildFocus on the user. Treats internal business partners as customers and designs contracting processes around reducing frictionDeliver urgently without compromise. Consistently meets contract turnaround commitments without sacrificing accuracy, and implements workflow improvements rather than absorbing inefficiencyPrior experience with Ironclad, Lexion, or similar contract lifecycle management systems, including implementation or administrationPrior experience at an in‑house legal department, particularly at a high‑growth or regulated companyExperience supporting procurement, supply chain, construction, or hardware manufacturing contractingFamiliarity with leveraging AI/generative technology and legal tech tools to drive process automation and efficiencyTechnology‑savvy, including proficiency with productivity software, database software, electronic signature, and cloud storage toolsExperience organizing and maintaining legal files, contracts, or corporate records