Summary

Chobani is seeking a proactive, organized and self-motivated Legal Coordinator to provide professional administrative and operations legal support to our in-house Legal Department through a range of critical tasks.  This individual will be responsible for supporting project management and will play an integral role within the Legal Department by fielding and responding to business requests relating to legal inquiries. The Legal Coordinator will provide assistance to attorneys and paralegals in the Legal Department, by managing numerous legal documents and contracts, and data analytics for the Legal Department. 

Responsibilities

Contracts Management & General:

Manage and maintain Chobani’s contract management system, including all day-to-day data entry, metadata updates, permissions/access and reporting, in an efficient, accurate and exceptionally organized manner.   Review a wide range of commercial contracts and distill key pieces of data (e.g., expiration date and type, restrictive provisions, and assignability) for purposes of entering into the contract management system. Manage reporting process for communicating and tracking contract expirations/renewals and additional reporting obligations to all areas of the business.  Serve as liaison between the Legal Department and other departments including, fielding and responding to various requests from the business and external parties.  Educate business on contract management matters and provide training on contract management system.  Assist Legal Department with process improvement projects focused on increasing efficiency and improving service provided to organization.  Manage electronic signature processes and contract workflows for certain departments.
  Requirements College degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience Experience with legal agreements, contractual terms and contracting processes Technology-savvy with experience in contract management systems, electronic signature platforms, Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Sharepoint) Have excellent written and verbal communication skills  Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful with strong follow-through skills Be able to work effectively with all levels of employees and management Have a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving and be able to effectively work with teams to meet business needs Must be self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects, and offer a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment Be able to operate autonomously while being a team player who brings a positive, “can do” attitude to the workplace and works collaboratively with other members of the Legal team and with clients Have a strong desire to learn the business and function integrally as part of an interdisciplinary team Be able to simultaneously manage workloads, multiple client demands and shifting priorities within a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment Be hard-working, confident, a self-starter and have a passion for results Functions with high degree of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy and can be trusted with highly confidential materials and sensitive information 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.

 

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 Compensation Range: $66,400.00 - $99,600.00, plus bonus.