Contracts Manager

Join Neuralink, a pioneering company in the field of neurotechnology. As a Contracts Manager, you will play a crucial role in our legal team, managing the end-to-end contracting process and supporting the company's procurement and operations initiatives. You will work closely with various departments, including Procurement/Supply Chain, Operations, Construction, and Engineering, and have the opportunity to make a significant impact as we continue to grow.

Act with kindness. Communicates clearly and respectfully with stakeholders and builds trust across non-legal teams

Roll up your sleeves. A commitment to a "no job is too big or too small" approach to work

Demand excellence. Exceptional attention to detail at high volume, and catches errors in terms, party names, exhibits, and signature blocks before they become problems

Think from first principles. Questions why a process exists and applies good judgment about what to preserve, what to improve, and what to rebuild

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Own the contract workflow end-to-end, including intake, e-signature, execution, filing, and post-signature obligation tracking.
• Develop and implement process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled tooling to increase contract efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Focus on the user. Treats internal business partners as customers and designs contracting processes around reducing friction
• Deliver urgently without compromise. Consistently meets contract turnaround commitments without sacrificing accuracy, and implements workflow improvements rather than absorbing inefficiency

Requirements

• Proficiency with common commercial contract terms and legal principles
• Effective negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal and business teams

High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• 4+ years of contract management experience, preferably in a hardware, technology, medical device, or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of contracts from intake through execution, with strong judgment about when to escalate

Proficiency with contract management systems

• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professional judgment when handling sensitive information
• Prior experience with Ironclad, Lexion, or similar contract lifecycle management systems, including implementation or administration
• Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, construction, or hardware manufacturing contracting
• Familiarity with leveraging AI/generative technology and legal tech tools to drive process automation and efficiency
• Technology-savvy, including proficiency with productivity software, database software, electronic signature, and cloud storage tools
• Experience organizing and maintaining legal files, contracts, or corporate records

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree (J.D. preferred), or equivalent practical experience
• Prior experience at an in-house legal department, particularly at a high-growth or regulated company

Pay

USD 65,000 - 109,000