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.