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Contracts Manager
Neuralink Corp · 🇺🇸 South San Francisco, California, United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 21 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Neuralink Corp paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Manager, Microfabrication Engineer” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in CA: $139k–$139k, median $139k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Neuralink Corp
The US Department of Labor certified 21 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 2 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About Neuralink: We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. Team Description: We are a small, dedicated legal team, deeply embedded in the business. You will be a vital part of this collaborative and adaptive team that embraces a growth mindset and is committed to operating with maximum efficiency. We handle a wide range of legal issues, and you will help us run our contracting process end-to-end, strengthen the operational infrastructure that allows Legal to scale with the company, and make a tangible, company-wide impact as we grow. Job Description and Responsibilities: Neuralink is seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to join our Legal team. This role partners closely with Procurement/Supply Chain, Operations, Construction, and Engineering to support the company's procurement and operations initiatives. As a key liaison between business stakeholders and the legal team, the successful candidate will excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. This is a hands-on role focused on day-to-day contracting and operational efficiency, and you will always have an attorney to whom you can escalate complex legal questions. This is a fully on-site role based in our South San Francisco office. What you’ll do: • Review, negotiate, draft, and manage a high volume of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, statements of work, order forms, amendments, and renewals • Serve as the primary triage point for incoming legal support requests, resolving standard requests independently and escalating complex or high-risk issues to the attorneys on the team • Own the contract workflow end-to-end, including intake, e-signature, execution, filing, and post-signature obligation tracking • Manage and build upon Legal's technology platform, including contract lifecycle management, e-signature, and document storage systems • Develop and implement process improvements, automation, and AI-enabled tooling to increase contract efficiency and reduce cycle times • Create and manage contract templates, playbooks, fallback positions, and self-service workflows that let the business move quickly on standard agreements • Manage contract repositories and databases • Develop strong relationships with internal business clients and stakeholders Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree (J.D. preferred), or equivalent practical experience • 4+ years of contract management experience, preferably in a hardware, technology, medical device, or manufacturing environment • Proficiency with contract management systems • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills • Proficiency with common commercial contract terms and legal principles • Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of contracts from intake through execution, with strong judgment about when to escalate • Experience working cross-functionally with legal and business teams • Effective negotiation, drafting, and communication skills • Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise professional judgment when handling sensitive information Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience with Ironclad, Lexion, or similar contract lifecycle management systems, including implementation or administration • Prior experience at an in-house legal department, particularly at a high-growth or regulated company • Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, construction, or hardware manufacturing contracting • Familiarity with leveraging AI/generative technology and legal tech tools t