Contracts Manager, Research & Operations

Anthropic is seeking a Contracts Manager to support commercial and technology transactions. The successful candidate will review, draft, and negotiate commercial and procurement contracts to support cutting-edge AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, analyze, negotiate, and complete complex commercial transactions with 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 Research, Product, Finance, Security, Business Operations, and Procurement teams to achieve key business objectives and deliver strategic, business-minded, and solutions-focused counsel
• As a relatively small legal team supporting big projects, each legal team member practices across multiple areas

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience operating in a fast-paced technology startup with shifting priorities and schedules
• Initiative and autonomy in managing complex contractual matters, effectively prioritizing competing deadlines
• Understanding of what's important in a contract, the organization's mission, and when to be flexible or draw a hard line
• Excitement to grow with an organization and help shape the culture of the commercial function
• Preference for straightforward, concise explanations over legalese and overwrought drafting
• Ability to thrive as a member of cross-functional teams building frontier technologies
• Comfort operating outside areas of expertise and in uncharted legal territory
• 'Doer' mentality, willing to roll up sleeves to get things done as a team player

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of related contract management experience, with at least 3 years supporting technology transactions, vendor engagements, or partnerships
• Proven ability to collaborate across various organizational levels and functions to facilitate efficient contracting processes and execution
• 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
• Authentic integrity and a deep understanding of the importance of ethics in business

The annual compensation range for this role is $170,000-$220,000 USD.