The Legal and Contracts Operations Manager at Striveworks is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of legal operations, public sector contracts, and federal compliance. This position involves managing a diverse array of agreements, including customer contracts, subcontracts, teaming and partnership agreements, software licenses, vendor agreements, and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). The role requires translating complex contractual and regulatory requirements into actionable instructions for operational teams, thereby safeguarding the company's intellectual property and mitigating risks. Collaboration with various departments such as business development, engineering, security, IT, and company leadership is essential to ensure responsible and efficient operations and expansion.

Key responsibilities include systematically triaging, reviewing, evaluating, and managing a broad spectrum of agreements. The manager will maintain databases, optimize tracking workflows, and develop a scalable internal legal function. Additionally, the role involves analyzing, logging, and tracking Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, translating these requirements into concrete internal actions. Implementing or administering process improvements for contract lifecycle management is also a critical aspect of this position.

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and 3–7 years of professional experience in a corporate legal department, technology company, or defense contractor, focusing on legal operations, paralegal duties, or contract management. Direct experience in executing initial document triage and comprehensive review of commercial and public sector agreements is essential. Proficiency in analyzing, logging, and tracking FAR and DFARS clauses, with a clear understanding of translating these requirements into internal actions, is required. Exceptional attention to detail, document drafting skills, professional maturity, and excellent communication capabilities are necessary. A process-oriented mindset and a diligent approach to managing sensitive information are crucial. Eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. security clearance are mandatory.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $115,000–$155,000 per year. Striveworks' total compensation package includes a competitive base salary, equity grants, and cash bonuses. Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision insurance; voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance; HSA and FSA plans (including dependent care FSA); a 401(k) plan; unlimited paid time off; and paid parental leave.

Striveworks fosters a culture of trust, respect, and candor, valuing individuals who take ownership and find genuine satisfaction in their work. The company is seeking candidates who share these values and are eager to contribute to the mission of delivering trusted AI systems operating in real-world use cases.