OpenAI

Legal Contract Manager, Public Sector

Hybrid

Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.

Hybrid · Washington, DC

Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Added 2 weeks ago

Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.

Salary

$216k to $240k per year

Location

Hybrid · Washington, DC

Timezone

Not stated

Contract

Full-time

Experience

Senior

What the advert says

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Working hours: Not mentioned in the advert
Where you can work from: This position reports to our Associate General Counsel, Head of Public Sector Legal and is based in Washington D.C.
Contract: Not mentioned in the advert
Experience asked for: 7+ years of experience in government contracting, contract management, or technology transactions, with significant exposure to U.S.
Pay: Not mentioned in the advert

Remote flexibility

Hybrid

This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Washington, DC, Hybrid, so you need to live within commuting distance.

What the employer says

Source listing states candidate location: "Washington, DC, Hybrid"
Listing mentions "Hybrid"

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Before you apply

Experience: employer states

Written as a requirement

“AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.”

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About the role

About the team OpenAI’s Legal team plays a crucial role in advancing our mission by tackling innovative and fundamental legal issues in AI. The team includes professionals from diverse legal fields—technology, AI, government contracting, privacy, IP, corporate, employment, tax, regulatory, and litigation—who collaborate closely with colleagues across the company.

If you are passionate about helping bring cutting-edge AI technology to the public sector while navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes, you’ll thrive here.

About the role

We’re seeking a Legal Contracts Manager to support OpenAI for Government’s growing public sector business. This role will manage a wide range of contracting activities with U.S. federal, state, and local government customers and partners.

This role will partner closely with our legal, go-to-market, capture/proposals, and other teams to negotiate agreements, administer existing contracts, establish compliance mechanisms, and generally support the full lifecycle of contract performance. This role requires deep familiarity with government contracting, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to operate with speed and sound judgment in a fast-moving environment.

This position reports to our Associate General Counsel, Head of Public Sector Legal and is based in Washington D.C.

This role will:

Manage the full contract lifecycle for government agreements, including NDAs, services agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, and order forms.

Negotiate contracts with federal, state, and local agencies and government integrators, balancing risk management with business objectives.

Ensure ongoing compliance with contract requirements, including flow-down clauses, reporting obligations, and government-specific certifications (e.g., FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171).

Support contract pursuits and proposals , including review of RFP/RFQ terms, development of compliance matrices, and coordination of required representations and certifications.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders —Legal, Finance, Security, Capture/Proposals, and Product—to ensure contract terms align with OpenAI’s technical capabilities, pricing structures, and security/compliance frameworks.

Maintain contract records and manage data related to key terms, renewals, and deliverables.

Develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks to streamline government sales while managing legal and regulatory risk.

Monitor regulatory developments and advise on implications for government contracts and compliance programs.

We're seeking someone with experience including:

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 (e.g., 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.

Requirements

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Benefits

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1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
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