Legal Operations Associate
Abaka AI is a trusted data partner for AI companies, supporting global partners with scalable data solutions. They are seeking a Legal Operations Associate to manage contract lifecycle, support compliance initiatives, and enhance legal processes as the company scales globally.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, organizing, tracking, and maintaining NDAs, MSAs, DPAs, SOWs, and vendor agreements
- Review contracts and summarize key terms and risk areas, including liability caps, indemnification, termination clauses, payment terms, and data usage provisions
- Coordinate with external legal counsel on redlines, revisions, and compliance matters
- Maintain corporate records, board documentation, and regulatory filings
- Support privacy and data protection compliance initiatives across global operations
- Develop and improve internal contract management systems and documentation workflows
- Track contract deadlines, renewals, and key obligations to ensure proactive risk management
- Provide finance support by assisting with invoice review, payment tracking, and contract-related financial reconciliation
- Support budget tracking related to vendor agreements and legal expenses
Skills
- 0–3 years of experience in legal operations, paralegal roles, contract management, compliance, or a related field
- Strong understanding of contract structure and common legal risk areas
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly summarize legal terms and risks
- Ability to take ownership, manage multiple agreements simultaneously, and operate independently in a fast-paced startup environment
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with leadership, operations, and external counsel
- Experience in AI, data, technology, or high-growth startups is a plus
- Paralegal certification, CIPP (US/EU), or JD is a plus but not required
Benefits
- Equity
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, flexible work schedule)
Company Overview
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