Description

Senior Commercial Paralegal

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB
The Corporate Paralegal will support the Legal Department in delivering high-quality legal services, contract management, and operational excellence across the organization. This role requires an experienced in-house paralegal who can independently manage contract workflows, draft and review routine agreements, maintain corporate records, and collaborate cross-functionally while escalating complex issues as appropriate. This position plays a key role in contract lifecycle management, corporate governance support, and departmental process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle from intake through drafting, negotiation, approval, execution (including e-signatures), renewal, amendment, and termination, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance and management of commercial agreements
Review, draft, and redline a broad range of commercial agreements (both sales and supplier agreements), applying sound judgment to balance business objectives with risk mitigation and appropriately escalating complex or high-risk matters.
Drive operational excellence in contract management, administering and optimizing the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, maintaining templates and clause libraries, improving processes, and independently resolving routine issues while escalating with clear context and recommendations as needed.
Partner effectively with internal stakeholders to respond to contract-related inquiries, clarify requirements, and align on business priorities, building strong cross-functional relationships and contributing to team cohesion and operational effectiveness.
Assist with the maintenance of corporate records.
Contribute to Legal departmental process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to implement enhancements that will strengthen overall legal operations.
Special projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA Approved Paralegal Education Program.
Minimum 4-6 years of prior contracts/transactional and in-house experience.
Demonstrated experience reviewing different types of contracts (food or manufacturing industry experience a plus).
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Knowledge and experience in applying compliance and regulatory standards.
Proven ability to communicate at all levels of a business through all methods of communication.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and internal business partners.
Notary public, or the ability to become a notary public.
Curiosity and a willingness to tackle matters outside of your expertise.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range:$110,000 - $123,000

Base pay for this role will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity, in accordance with company guidelines

Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.

Health and Wellness:Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance

Retirement Benefits: 401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays provided in accordance with company policy and applicable state and local laws.

To apply, click “Apply” and complete the online application

What You’ll Get

People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company — we're a community that champions your personal growth and professional development.

Values Driven: Our core values guide every decision and interaction, fostering a culture grounded in integrity, excellence, and innovation.

People Development: We invest in your growth. From ongoing learning opportunities to leadership development, we’re committed to helping you succeed.

Philanthropy & Sustainability: We go beyond business by giving back to our communities and leading sustainability initiatives that make a global impact.

Extensive Benefits: Our benefits reflect our commitment to total well-being—offering comprehensive coverage and holistic support to help you thrive.

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