Senior Manager of Legal Affairs - Paralegal

Summary

Chobani is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Paralegal to join our Legal team as Senior Manager of Legal Affairs, Supply Chain and Information Technology. The Senior Manager will also assist attorneys in the Legal Department, by assessing and implementing legal operations tools including the management of legal documents and contracts, and other law department data analytics for the Legal Department. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to contribute to the success of a dynamic and innovative company in the food and beverage industry. The role will report to the Legal Vice-President, Supply Chain and Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and revise various commercial agreements, including supply agreements for direct and indirect goods and services, SaaS and license agreements for technology solutions, and statements of work for all of the above; resolve contract drafting and negotiation issues within scope of expertise and escalate issues as appropriate to attorneys
• Assist attorneys and business partners in the review of commercial and vendor agreements for Supply Chain and Information Technology
• Advise internal stakeholders on supplier disputes, contractual obligations and management, including contract intake and contract renewal docket
• Define and drive strategic and operational initiatives and identify areas for operational improvement and automation for the Legal Department from ideation to completion; this includes collaborating with Legal Team Leads and key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, assumptions, dependencies, risks, value proposition/rationale, and develop and manage project plans
• End-to-end responsibility for management of legal software and tech solutions, including procuring new tools as needed to drive efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal Department
• Identifying KPIs, benchmarks and metrics to report on the Legal Department’s performance
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the legal team, internal stakeholders and external parties
• Manage weekly legal review meetings with cross-functional business partners
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Legal team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a commercial or corporate transactions paralegal, with a focus on supply chain and/or information technology preferred
• Paralegal certification preferred
• Proficiency in Office365 and other systems to capture redline edits and legal feedback with strong working knowledge in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
• Experience with legal operations platforms to improve department efficiencies and management
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
• Familiarity with food industry regulations and compliance matters is a plus

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws.

Compensation Range: $118,400.00 - $177,600.00, plus bonus.