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OpenAI is seeking a Legal Contract Manager to support its growing public sector business. This role manages the full contract lifecycle for government agreements with U.S. federal, state, and local agencies, including NDAs, services agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and order forms.
You will negotiate contracts with government entities and integrators, balancing risk management with business objectives. Key responsibilities include ensuring ongoing compliance with contract requirements (FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171), supporting contract pursuits and RFP/RFQ reviews, and developing compliance matrices. You'll coordinate across Legal, Finance, Security, Capture/Proposals, and Product teams to align contract terms with OpenAI's technical capabilities, pricing, and security frameworks.
Additional duties include maintaining contract records, developing scalable contracting processes and playbooks, and monitoring regulatory developments to advise on implications for government contracts and compliance programs. This position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Head of Public Sector Legal, and is based in Washington, D.C.
OpenAI's Legal team tackles innovative and fundamental legal issues in AI, with professionals spanning technology, AI, government contracting, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation. The team collaborates closely across the company to advance OpenAI's mission of ensuring general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity.
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 (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 ability to distill complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance
- Experience in high-growth technology companies or government integrators is a strong plus
