Legal Operations Associate

🌍 Remote, USA 🚀 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

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

Abaka AI provides accurate and efficient AI data services, including data collection, data cleaning, data annotation, and OTS datasets. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.abaka.ai/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Abaka AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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