Legal Operations Associate at Abaka AI

<div data-page-id="BUtDdmpm0oYaPIxwaplldksagac" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O8UXdtUt5oK0XTxnSvqlrkVkgWe"> <div data-page-id="QqDedYTObo5nnWx4E5Jl75m2gwd" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VLjUdbHSNoNqoQxG22ml6U1VgxD"><strong>About Abaka AI</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DsfPdlDIyoF2pSxTWu1lyOcHgCh">Abaka AI is built on one mission: to be the world’s most trusted data partner for AI companies. More than 1,000 industry leaders across Generative AI, Embodied AI, and Automotive AI rely on us to power their data pipelines. With our headquarters in Silicon Valley—and teams in Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo—we support global partners with fast, reliable, and scalable data solutions.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ey0odNL5eoIxb0xMsaZloGcxgWb">Our offerings include a diverse catalog of off-the-shelf datasets (image, video, multimodal, reasoning, 3D, and beyond) as well as comprehensive data collection and annotation services. Whether teams need raw data, curated datasets, or full-cycle data engineering, Abaka AI provides the foundation for building high-performance AI systems.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OShjdSRjbo74N6xEnjdlIGY3gsg">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NLZJduktDo9BrGxkhRilIFOIg0b"><strong>About the Role</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-H6yzdeeO1od9FLxJ2nflkHmkgOy">We’re hiring a Legal Operations Associate who will play a central role in strengthening Abaka AI’s legal infrastructure as we scale globally. In this position, you will own contract lifecycle management, support compliance initiatives, and serve as a key operational partner between leadership and external legal counsel.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T3bvdK8QWoUs8hxblGvlQrwIg4g">You will help ensure our vendor agreements, client contracts, and corporate documentation are structured, organized, and proactively managed. As one of the early operations hires in the United States, you will help build scalable legal processes that support rapid company growth.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N1UzdZHUyof4udxB8p2l3Lwtgae">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Op7gd0Vu6oD8WbxHQrqloZKRg6B"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UkuFdGjJPoBdcaxfhX7loz6kg4f" data-list="bullet"> <div>Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, organizing, tracking, and maintaining NDAs, MSAs, DPAs, SOWs, and vendor agreements.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IwnwdC1GFokPktxCXKylU1D2gnd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Review contracts and summarize key terms and risk areas, including liability caps, indemnification, termination clauses, payment terms, and data usage provisions.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AXOJdvLbho8mDyxYxidlEpt4gIY" data-list="bullet"> <div>Coordinate with external legal counsel on redlines, revisions, and compliance matters.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-X5UPdQHSEoP2guxqN5Fl8OZbgDg" data-list="bullet"> <div>Maintain corporate records, board documentation, and regulatory filings.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Pw3tdlLzBoUIeYxa3w9lQ8yQgfb" data-list="bullet"> <div>Support privacy and data protection compliance initiatives across global operations.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PsR5d6i8Co1dOlxH3szl6pkZgqc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Develop and improve internal contract management systems and documentation workflows.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FI40dBTW2oSIQjxeHShlkviWgZe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Track contract deadlines, renewals, and key obligations to ensure proactive risk management.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T4gxdNqbYokWNVx5cjBlDIzZgWd" data-list="bullet"> <div>Provide finance support by assisting with invoice review, payment tracking, and contract-related financial reconciliation.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IEWbdP9pCo2U6hxSGwRlCLLngoh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Support budget tracking related to vendor agreements and legal expenses.</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-G5wTdTPF2oZnSFxUIful3dKzgPh">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XDBPd8FbfoqWlhxaEy9lW9QZgYe"><strong>Qualifications</strong></div> <ul class="list-bullet1"> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ONghdnEsqo1s2wx9XjIlvcU0gHc" data-list="bullet"> <div>0–3 years of experience in legal operations, paralegal roles, contract management, compliance, or a related field.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NbhIdb1GIozaX9xmDw9l366bgDc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong understanding of contract structure and common legal risk areas.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ReJadnoPtoekNsxpeY9lamvigX5" data-list="bullet"> <div>Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Xgb5dookEoXLjjxLkiRlPWmmgjf" data-list="bullet"> <div>Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly summarize legal terms and risks.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MWIIdT3EYoSKIkx8dp0lUAXIgfe" data-list="bullet"> <div>Ability to take ownership, manage multiple agreements simultaneously, and operate independently in a fast-paced startup environment.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MC1adhLL9oO0bexjpzll7PEXgKY" data-list="bullet"> <div>Comfortable working cross-functionally with leadership, operations, and external counsel.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-D2fkdHYneo7HOWxPuk2l8nKdgkc" data-list="bullet"> <div>Experience in AI, data, technology, or high-growth startups is a plus.</div> </li> <li class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-COARd1agYoj0F1xUMWIltb4hgAh" data-list="bullet"> <div>Paralegal certification, CIPP (US/EU), or JD is a plus but not required.</div> </li> </ul> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MfAndWhNboUQGWxPszzliKKXg31">&nbsp;</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KSuBdGDzWoaU9YxyPrPlwjmPgZe"><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YfO4dhF14o1UA7xDoKnlWRv2g9f">The base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 USD annually.</div> <div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NL2xd7NcCo9ZZTxRmlRl3zA1gOf">Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Abaka AI. This role is eligible for equity, as well as a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, flexible work schedule).</div> </div> </div> </div>