Contracts Manager

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

We are a small, dedicated legal team, deeply embedded in the business. You will be a vital part of this collaborative and adaptive team that embraces a growth mindset and is committed to operating with maximum efficiency. We handle a wide range of legal issues, and you will help us run our contracting process end-to-end, strengthen the operational infrastructure that allows Legal to scale with the company, and make a tangible, company-wide impact as we grow.

Neuralink is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to join our Legal team. This role partners closely with Procurement/Supply Chain, Operations, Construction, and Engineering to support the company's procurement and operations initiatives. As a key liaison between business stakeholders and the legal team, the successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. This is a hands-on role focused on day-to-day contracting and operational efficiency, and you will always have an attorney to whom you can escalate complex legal questions. This is a fully on-site role based in our South San Francisco office.

• 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

• Serve as the primary triage point for incoming legal support requests, resolving standard requests independently and escalating complex or high-risk issues to the attorneys on the team

• Own the contract workflow end-to-end, including intake, e-signature, execution, filing, and post-signature obligation tracking

• Manage and build upon Legal's technology platform, including contract lifecycle management, e-signature, and document storage systems

• Develop and implement process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled tooling to increase contract efficiency and reduce cycle times

• Create and manage contract templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and self-service workflows that let the business move quickly on standard agreements

• Manage contract repositories and databases

• Develop strong relationships with internal business clients and stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree (J.D. preferred), or equivalent practical experience

• 4+ years of contract management experience, preferably in a hardware, technology, medical device, or manufacturing environment

• Proficiency with contract management systems

• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Proficiency with common commercial contract terms and legal principles

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of contracts from intake through execution, with strong judgment about when to escalate

• Experience working cross-functionally with legal and business teams

• Effective negotiation, drafting, and communication skills

• 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

• Prior experience at an in-house legal department, particularly at a high-growth