Manager, Contracts and Compliance

Inlighten Technologies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

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Job summary

Inlighten Technologies, a Silicon Valley startup, seeks a Manager, Contracts & Compliance to oversee contracts, compliance, and operations across the company. You will partner with internal teams and external counsel to manage agreements, improve processes, and ensure efficient business operations in a tech/manufacturing startup environment.

The role emphasizes controlling contract templates, workflows, and records, while coordinating with HR, investors, and cross-functional stakeholders to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in contracts management, compliance, legal operations, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience managing commercial agreements and contract administration processes.
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, approval, execution, storage, and renewal.
• Coordinate customer, supplier, manufacturing, consulting, NDA, and partnership agreements.
• Maintain contract templates, approval workflows, and document repositories.
• Work with external legal counsel on contract review and specialized legal matters.
• Track contractual obligations, key dates, and compliance requirements.
• Support corporate recordkeeping and business documentation.
• Assist with investor and due diligence requests by gathering and organizing required materials.
• Partner with HR on confidentiality agreements, policy administration, and employee documentation.
• Support export control, trade compliance, and other operational compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors, service providers, and legal partners.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management software

Document control systems

Job description

About the Company

Inlighten Technologies is a Silicon Valley startup developing next-generation microLED technologies for augmented reality (AR) and AI-powered smart glasses. Our mission is to push the limits of microLED performance and manufacturing, enabling scalable, mass-market production. Join us to help create the displays that will power the future of immersive computing.

About the job

We are seeking a Manager, Contracts & Compliance to support commercial contracting, compliance activities, and business operations across the company. This role will partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel to help manage contracts, maintain compliance processes, and improve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience managing commercial agreements, coordinating cross-functional processes, and supporting compliance initiatives in a technology, manufacturing, or startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the contract lifecycle, including intake, review, approval, execution, storage, and renewal.
• Coordinate customer, supplier, manufacturing, consulting, NDA, and partnership agreements.
• Maintain contract templates, approval workflows, and document repositories.
• Work with external legal counsel on contract review and specialized legal matters.
• Track contractual obligations, key dates, and compliance requirements.
• Support corporate recordkeeping and business documentation.
• Assist with investor and due diligence requests by gathering and organizing required materials.
• Partner with HR on confidentiality agreements, policy administration, and employee documentation.
• Support export control, trade compliance, and other operational compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors, service providers, and legal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in contracts management, compliance, legal operations, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience managing commercial agreements and contract administration processes.
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with contract management software and document control systems.
• Experience in technology, manufacturing, semiconductor, hardware, or startup environments preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting compliance programs or corporate governance activities.
• Familiarity with export controls, supplier management, and international business operations.
• Paralegal certification or relevant compliance certification is a plus.
• Experience working with outside counsel and cross-functional business teams.

Benefits & Perks

• The salary range for this position is $130,000-$175,000. Actual compensation will depend on skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Equity participation opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Inlighten Technologies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.