Contract Manager

Oklo Inc

. Serve as the primary day-to-day reviewer and negotiator for procurement agreements .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reviewing and negotiating procurement agreements, including Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work, while effectively managing contract lifecycles using Ironclad. Possesses strong analytical skills and project management experience to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders.

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Contract Management ExperienceProcurement Agreement NegotiationIronclad Contract Lifecycle ManagementAnalytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationProcurement AgreementsMaster Services AgreementsStatements of WorkTask OrdersCommercial Contracting PrinciplesLegal Risk AssessmentContract ExecutionContract Data ManagementLegal Technology Knowledge

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsPrioritization SkillsEffective CommunicationStakeholder ManagementTraining and Guidance

Tools & Technologies

IroncladDocuSignNetSuiteLegal AI

Industry Keywords

ProcurementContract Lifecycle ManagementClean EnergyConstruction ProjectsHard Tech Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary day-to-day reviewer and negotiator for procurement agreements
Review and negotiate procurement agreements for goods and services, plus SaaS, event, consulting, and related statement-of-work agreements
Partner with Procurement on acquisition of goods and services for complex or large-scale development projects
Identify legal and commercial issues, recommend practical solutions, and escalate deviations outside approved playbooks or risk parameters
Triage and prioritize assigned matters and communicate status, open issues, and next steps to stakeholders
Use Ironclad to manage matters, approvals, execution, and contract data throughout the contract lifecycle
Coordinate contract execution and maintain complete, accurate records in Oklo’s contract repository
Apply approved templates and playbooks, identify recurring negotiation issues, and recommend updates
Provide training and self-service resources, including guidance on milestones and requirements in statements of work and task orders
Provide practical contracting guidance to Procurement, Product, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and other business teams
Report to the current Contract Manager and work closely with Legal and Procurement teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of contract management or commercial contracting experience, including reviewing and negotiating procurement agreements for goods and services
No J.D. required; relevant experience as a lawyer or non-lawyer is helpful
Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating procurement agreements for goods and services, including support for complex or large-scale development projects
Strong analytical and prioritization skills, with the ability to assess legal risk and business impact
Knowledge of commercial contracting principles across Master Services Agreements, Purchase Orders, Statements of Work, Task Orders, and related procurement agreements
Project management experience and ability to coordinate cross-functional matters and communicate effectively with different stakeholders
Advanced Ironclad experience and knowledge of contract lifecycle management best practices are bonus qualifications
Knowledge of legal technology, including appropriate uses of legal AI, is a bonus qualification
Legal technology implementation or integration experience, including DocuSign or NetSuite, is a bonus qualification
Experience with procurement supporting complex construction or hard tech projects is a bonus qualification
Passion for clean energy and comfort in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening; employees may be subject to drug testing
Applicants must meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable U.S. export control laws to be eligible for roles involving covered information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Bonuses
Competitive pay
401(k)
Health insurance with employer contribution
HSA
FSA
Flexible work hours
Wellness credits
Remote employees travel to headquarters twice a quarter annually based on business or team needs
In-person onboarding at headquarters for the first two weeks
Potential exposure to diverse contracting, legal technology, clean energy, and advanced nuclear projects