Legal Contract Manager at OpenAI

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Public Sector, Government, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of experience in government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions, with significant exposure to U.S. federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS)
JD, law degree, or relevant contract management certification (e.g., NCMA CPCM/CCCM) preferred but not required
Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance
Strong background negotiating and managing agreements with U.S. government agencies or prime contractors
Familiarity with public sector compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR/EAR, government data rights)
Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in highly technical, fast-moving environments
Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence tools to automate legal and compliance workflows
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with experience managing complex contract portfolios
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for business teams
Experience working in a high-growth technology company or government integrator is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Manage the full contract lifecycle for government agreements, including NDAs, services agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and order forms
Negotiate contracts with federal, state, and local agencies and government integrators, balancing risk management with business objectives
Ensure ongoing compliance with contract requirements, including flow-down clauses, reporting obligations, and government-specific certifications (e.g., FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171)
Support contract pursuits and proposals, including review of RFP/RFQ terms, development of compliance matrices, and coordination of required representations and certifications
Coordinate with internal stakeholders—Legal, Finance, Security, Capture/Proposals, and Product—to ensure contract terms align with OpenAI’s technical capabilities, pricing structures, and security/compliance frameworks
Maintain contract records and manage data related to key terms, renewals, and deliverables
Develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks to streamline government sales while managing legal and regulatory risk
Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for government contracts and compliance programs

Skills

Government Contracting

FAR

DFARS

FedRAMP

CMMC

NIST 800-171

Contract Negotiation

Contract Lifecycle Management

Compliance

RFP Review

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care

Mental healthcare service

Fertility treatment coverage

401(k) with generous matching

20-week paid parental leave

Life insurance (complimentary)

AD&D insurance (complimentary)

Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)

Optional buy-up life insurance

Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)

Annual learning & development stipend

Regular team happy hours and outings

Daily catered lunch and dinner

Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.

Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.

Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.

OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.

OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.

Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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