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Vendor Management Analyst roles on OPT require strong analytical skills and cross-functional communication experience. Most positions fall under business operations or supply chain, making them viable for STEM OPT extensions when tied to qualifying degree programs. Cap-gap protection applies if your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires.
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Business Professionals
Department:
Management
Employment Type:
Fully Remote or Hybrid (Business Professionals Only)
Location:
Austin
Boston
Boulder
Century City
Los Angeles
New York
Palo Alto
Salt Lake City
San Diego
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Seattle
Washington, D.C.
Wilmington
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. The firm’s Office of the General Counsel manages the full spectrum of legal matters arising from the firm’s own operations—from commercial and vendor relationships to regulatory compliance, employment, and risk management. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated internal legal team that operates at the intersection of law, technology, and business. In this new role, you will be the fifth attorney in the OGC, working closely with other members of the OGC and supporting all business functions, including Information Security, IT, Innovation, Finance and Human Resources.
This role can be hybrid or 100% remote.
The Role:
Our Vendor Management Counsel will serve as the primary lawyer for the firm’s commercial contracting function, managing agreements with a wide range of vendors, suppliers, and service providers. The role involves significant volume and variety—from routine procurement agreements to complex technology agreements involving generative AI—and requires a lawyer who can work efficiently at scale while exercising sound judgment on risk and escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary lawyer for the firm’s vendor and supplier contracts across all business functions
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology license agreements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, and general procurement contracts
- Lead contracting for technology and AI-related engagements, including agreements involving generative AI platforms, AI-assisted legal tools, data processing, and third-party model access—advising on data rights, acceptable use, confidentiality, output ownership, and liability allocation
- Coordinate with client-facing attorneys specializing in privacy, data security, and technology transactions on matters requiring specialized expertise or escalation
- Partner with Finance, IT, Information Security, and other business stakeholders to identify legal risks and align contract terms with internal policies
- Support and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and clause guidance tailored to the firm’s risk tolerance and operational needs
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments—particularly in AI governance, data privacy, and technology contracting—and advise the General Counsel on implications for the firm’s contracts and vendor relationships
- Work closely with contract administrator to manage the firm’s contract portfolio and enhance the firm’s contract management processes
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including technology agreements
- Strong drafting, negotiation and business-partnering skills
- Familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts, including data rights and restrictions, acceptable use policies, confidentiality of inputs and outputs, indemnification for AI-generated content, and IP ownership
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of matters with competing deadlines
- Business-oriented mindset—able to identify and communicate risk clearly, propose practical solutions, and know when to escalate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in an in-house legal department, law firm technology transactions practice, or legal managed services organization
- Familiarity with enterprise procurement and vendor management processes
- Working knowledge of information security and data privacy frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and their intersection with vendor and technology agreements
- Experience with AI governance considerations, including the EU AI Act or emerging U.S. state AI legislation
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and ability to leverage AI tools to work more efficiently
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $163,200 – $220,800 per year. Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 – $198,950 per year.
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Opening Type:
Business Professionals
Department:
Management
Employment Type:
Fully Remote or Hybrid (Business Professionals Only)
Location:
Austin
Boston
Boulder
Century City
Los Angeles
New York
Palo Alto
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
Washington, D.C.
Wilmington
Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. The firm’s Office of the General Counsel manages the full spectrum of legal matters arising from the firm’s own operations—from commercial and vendor relationships to regulatory compliance, employment, and risk management. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated internal legal team that operates at the intersection of law, technology, and business. In this new role, you will be the fifth attorney in the OGC, working closely with other members of the OGC and supporting all business functions, including Information Security, IT, Innovation, Finance and Human Resources.
This role can be hybrid or 100% remote.
The Role:
Our Vendor Management Counsel will serve as the primary lawyer for the firm’s commercial contracting function, managing agreements with a wide range of vendors, suppliers, and service providers. The role involves significant volume and variety—from routine procurement agreements to complex technology agreements involving generative AI—and requires a lawyer who can work efficiently at scale while exercising sound judgment on risk and escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary lawyer for the firm’s vendor and supplier contracts across all business functions
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology license agreements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, and general procurement contracts
- Lead contracting for technology and AI-related engagements, including agreements involving generative AI platforms, AI-assisted legal tools, data processing, and third-party model access—advising on data rights, acceptable use, confidentiality, output ownership, and liability allocation
- Coordinate with client-facing attorneys specializing in privacy, data security, and technology transactions on matters requiring specialized expertise or escalation
- Partner with Finance, IT, Information Security, and other business stakeholders to identify legal risks and align contract terms with internal policies
- Support and maintain standard contract templates, playbooks, and clause guidance tailored to the firm’s risk tolerance and operational needs
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments—particularly in AI governance, data privacy, and technology contracting—and advise the General Counsel on implications for the firm’s contracts and vendor relationships
- Work closely with contract administrator to manage the firm’s contract portfolio and enhance the firm’s contract management processes
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 3 years of experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including technology agreements
- Strong drafting, negotiation and business-partnering skills
- Familiarity with generative AI contracting concepts, including data rights and restrictions, acceptable use policies, confidentiality of inputs and outputs, indemnification for AI-generated content, and IP ownership
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of matters with competing deadlines
- Business-oriented mindset—able to identify and communicate risk clearly, propose practical solutions, and know when to escalate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in an in-house legal department, law firm technology transactions practice, or legal managed services organization
- Familiarity with enterprise procurement and vendor management processes
- Working knowledge of information security and data privacy frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) and their intersection with vendor and technology agreements
- Experience with AI governance considerations, including the EU AI Act or emerging U.S. state AI legislation
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and ability to leverage AI tools to work more efficiently
The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:
Palo Alto, New York, San Francisco: $163,200 – $220,800 per year. Austin, Boston, Boulder, Century City, Delaware, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 – $198,950 per year.
The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Vendor Management Analyst
Lead with your quantitative background
Vendor Management Analyst roles prioritize data analysis and supplier performance metrics. Highlight coursework or projects involving regression analysis, spend analytics, or KPI dashboards. Employers sponsoring OPT need confidence you can contribute technically from day one.
Target procurement-heavy industries first
Manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and technology companies maintain large vendor ecosystems and hire analysts regularly. These sectors are more experienced with OPT authorization and more likely to have HR processes already set up for work authorization verification.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Know your OPT end date and whether your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. Sharing this proactively shows professionalism and helps hiring managers understand your work authorization window before investing time in your candidacy.
Emphasize vendor negotiation and contract exposure
Even academic or internship experience reviewing supplier agreements or negotiating project terms is relevant. Frame it in business terms: cost savings identified, vendors evaluated, or contracts reviewed. This directly maps to what hiring managers expect from this role.
Research whether the role qualifies for STEM OPT
If your degree is in supply chain, business analytics, information systems, or a related STEM field, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm the job SOC code aligns with your degree field before your standard OPT period ends.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Not every company is familiar with OPT work authorization. Migrate Mate filters for employers who actively hire international students, reducing wasted applications. Focus your energy on companies already set up to verify and support your employment authorization status.
Vendor Management Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Vendor Management Analyst on OPT?
Yes. Vendor Management Analyst roles are generally compatible with OPT authorization, provided the position is directly related to your field of study. Common qualifying degree fields include supply chain management, business analytics, information systems, and operations management. You'll need to ensure your employment is reported to your DSO and recorded in SEVIS promptly after your start date.
Does a Vendor Management Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and how the employer classifies the role. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as operations research, industrial engineering, or management information systems, and the position involves substantial quantitative or technical work, it may qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility, and the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support a STEM OPT extension.
How do I find Vendor Management Analyst jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students on OPT and filters for employers who hire international candidates. Applying through a general job board often means your application is screened out before it reaches a hiring manager. Focusing on employers already familiar with work authorization verification saves time and improves your response rate significantly.
What happens to my OPT if my Vendor Management Analyst job ends unexpectedly?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across your entire OPT period. If you lose your job, report the change to your DSO within 10 days and begin searching immediately. STEM OPT holders have the same 90-day limit. If you can't secure a new qualifying position before your allowance runs out, your OPT authorization may be at risk.
Will employers expect me to have H-1B sponsorship potential for this role?
Many mid-to-large employers in procurement and operations are open to sponsoring H-1B visas for analysts who perform well. During your job search, it's reasonable to ask about sponsorship after receiving an offer rather than upfront. Vendor Management Analyst is a common role in companies with established immigration sponsorship programs, particularly in technology, retail, and manufacturing sectors.