Sr. Commercial Paralegal

Sr. Commercial Paralegal Location: Irvine, CA, United States 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 u00b7 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 u00b7 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. u00b7 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. u00b7 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. u00b7 Assist with maintenance of corporate records. u00b7 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. u00b7 Special projects and duties as assigned. Qualifications u00b7 Bacheloru2019s Degree. u00b7 Paralegal Certificate from an ABA Approved Paralegal Education Program. u00b7 Minimum 4-6 years of prior contracts/transactional and in-house experience. u00b7 Demonstrated experience reviewing different types of contracts (food or manufacturing industry experience a plus). u00b7 Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. u00b7 Knowledge and experience in applying compliance and regulatory standards. u00b7 Proven ability to communicate at all levels of a business through all methods of communication. u00b7 Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-faced environment. u00b7 Collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams and internal business partners. u00b7 Notary public, or ability to become a notary public. u00b7 Curiosity and a willingness to tackle matters outside of your expertise. What Youu2019ll Get People First At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company u2014 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, weu2019re 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-beingu2014offering comprehensive coverage and holistic support to help you thrive. Apply Now

Created: 2026-05-02