Anthropic is seeking an exceptional Contracts Manager to support commercial and technology transactions. The role involves drafting, analyzing, negotiating complex contracts, building scalable contracting processes, and collaborating across Research, Product, Finance, Security, Business Operations, and Procurement teams to support cutting‑edge AI systems.
Contracts Manager, Research & Operations at Anthropic
Hybrid - San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY
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USD 170,000 - 220,000
Requirements
Skills
- Experience operating in a fast-paced technology startup with rapidly shifting priorities
- Initiative and autonomy in managing complex contractual matters, prioritizing competing deadlines
- Understanding of contract context, mission alignment, and appropriate flexibility
- Excitement to grow with the organization and shape the commercial function culture
- Preference for straightforward, concise explanations over legalese
- Skill in identifying and implementing efficient processes and policies
- Ability to thrive in cross-functional teams building frontier technologies
- Comfort operating outside areas of expertise in uncharted legal territory
- Doer mentality, teamwork, and willingness to handle all tasks
- 7+ years of related contract management experience, with at least 3 years supporting technology transactions, vendor engagements, or partnerships
- Proven ability to collaborate across organizational levels and functions to facilitate efficient contracting processes
- 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
- Authentic integrity and a deep understanding of ethics in business
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
- Collaborate with the Research, Product, Finance, Security, Business Operations, and Procurement teams to achieve key business objectives and deliver strategic, business-minded counsel
- Participate in a small legal team that practices across multiple areas, offering expertise wherever needed
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