Darigold · 10 hours ago
Legal Operations Specialist
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expDarigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States, and they are seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to support attorneys with various legal and administrative responsibilities. The role also includes providing administrative support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, managing calendars, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on special projects.
Food and Beverage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Draft, review, format, organize and maintain legal documents, including contracts, agreements, correspondence and filings, ensuring accuracy and version control
Prepare and maintain cooperative, corporate and subsidiary records, entity filings, governance documents and compliance calendars
Conduct legal research and summarize findings to support attorneys and business leadership
Analyze legal documents, case law and statutes; prepare clear written summaries and reports and track changes in law
Support contract lifecycle management, including tracking approvals, deadlines, renewals and obligations
Ensure proper filing, retention and storage of all documents in accordance with legal and organizational standards
File legal documents with regulatory agencies and other relevant authorities
Maintain legal databases, document management systems and matter trackers
Assist with document collection for litigation and data room management for transactions
Coordinate with outside counsel, regulators and internal stakeholders
Provide general legal department support as needed (e.g., managing mail, invoicing, department credit card and administrative workflows)
Manage complex calendars, scheduling and meeting coordination
Prepare executive-level correspondence, presentations, reports and meeting materials
Coordinate travel arrangements, expense reporting and executive logistics
Support special projects related to legal operations, compliance and executive initiatives
Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations and Quality Assurance teams on cross-functional efforts (e.g., audits, insurance matters, plant winddowns or other strategic initiatives)
Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality and sound judgment in all interactions
Qualification
Required
Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience: 3–5 years
Executive Assistant experience: 3+ years
Technical proficiency: Advanced user of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe
Ability to manage and ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive legal and business information
Preferred
Experience with DocuSign, LinkSquares and Streamline
Benefits
401k with competitive employer matching
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
Employer paid life & disability coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
Education assistance
Employee assistance program
Flexible hybrid working arrangement where it applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
Company
Darigold
Darigold provide freshest, wholesome, greatest tasting dairy products and ingredients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kelly Hipchen
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Duane Naluai
Chief Customer Officer
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