Commercial Contracts Manager
DensityAI
Palo Alto, CA · $250k–$300k a year · Posted October 6, 2026
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About the job
ABOUT THE ROLE
Own the contracting engine behind DensityAI's business. Reporting into the legal team, you'll run the full contract lifecycle - intake, drafting, redlining, approval, execution, and obligation tracking - across vendor, services, and supply-chain agreements. You'll handle volume independently so our counsel can stay focused on the complex technology and foundry transaActions, and you'll build the templates, playbooks, and systems that let contracting scale as the company grows.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Own the contract lifecycle end to end - intake, drafting, redlining, routing for approval, execution, and post-signature obligation tracking
Draft and negotiate high-volume agreements from templates: NDAs, vendor and services agreements, SOWs, purchase terms, and amendments
Support counsel on semiconductor supply-chain agreements - foundry, OSAT, and contract manufacturing (MSAs, MPAs, capacity and pricing, NRE/tooling)
Build and maintain the contract repository, template set, clause library, and negotiation playbooks
Stand up and administer CLM tooling; define intake and approval workflows with legal, finance, and supply chain
Track obligations, renewals, expirations, and deliverables; surface risk and escalate to counsel
Partner with supply chain, finance, engineering, and GTM to unblock deals and keep cycle times down
Use and develop AI-assisted tool flows to accelerate drafting, review, and contract reporting
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
5+ years managing commercial contracts in-house, at a law firm, or in a contracts or procurement function
Hands-on drafting and redlining of NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and vendor and services agreements
Demonstrated ownership of a contract lifecycle end to end, including post-signature obligation management
Working knowledge of CLM platforms (Ironclad, Agiloft, DocuSign CLM, LinkSquares, or equivalent) and e-signature workflows
Strong organizational discipline - you keep a high-volume queue moving without dropping obligations
Comfortable operating independently in a fast-moving startup and building process where none exists
(Optional) Semiconductor, hardware, or supply-chain contracting; foundry, OSAT, or contract-manufacturing agreements; export-control awareness (EAR/ITAR); data privacy and DPAs; paralegal certification or JD; experience supporting an early-stage legal team
Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.
California pay range $250,000 — $300,000 USD
Compensation
Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.
Visa Sponsorship
DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status.
Export Controls
Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview.
Equal Opportunity
DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.