Corporate Paralegal

Job Summary This position is a paralegal role that supports all service divisions of CCBSS, including Procurement, Customer Business Solutions, and Business Services. It requires a utility player who can adapt to changing business needs and provide cross‑functional support as required. Working under the direction of attorneys and the senior paralegal, the paralegal will review and prepare contracts using approved templates and playbooks, track revisions, and assist with coordinating the negotiation workflow. The candidate must be comfortable using approved AI tools (as permitted by Company policies) to support drafting, research, issue spotting, and workflow efficiency. The role also supports Legal, Finance, and Human Resources departments with corporate governance, drafting and maintaining policies, assisting with risk‑management programs, and supporting overall company compliance. The successful candidate will support a high volume of general contracting and compliance matters by organizing information, preparing initial drafts, processing redlines, and ensuring requests move forward efficiently. The paralegal must have experience drafting legal agreements, be detail‑oriented, eager to learn, and able to prioritize a high volume of assignments to meet critical deadlines. Strong communication skills and comfort working in a cross‑functional team setting, including meeting with business clients independently to identify issues and escalating matters to attorneys or senior paralegals as appropriate, are essential. This role may also provide executive administrative support, as needed, including calendar management, travel arrangements, and other time‑sensitive support for senior leadership. Occasional general office support and assistance in coordinating meetings and events may also be requested. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare initial drafts of supply and services agreements using approved templates, clause libraries, and guidance from attorneys and senior paralegals. Process and track contract redlines (including versions, comments, and status) and route items for review and approvals. Respond to requests from internal and external stakeholders; review correspondence on behalf of the Company and respond appropriately after consultation with stakeholders. Educate and train associates on Company policies and the contracting process. Support compliance activities by assisting with policy updates, compiling documentation, and helping monitor required trainings and attestations. Evaluate and resolve requests from internal associates regarding Company policies and compliance. Assist Executives with risk management projects and programs. Miscellaneous duties, including project management and legal research, as assigned by Company attorneys. Key Skills and Abilities Must have relevant experience drafting contracts in a corporate setting and must be able to demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding of standard contractual terms (e.g., indemnification, limitations of liability, warranties, etc.) and their significance in an agreement. Must have knowledge of all MS Office tools (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Copilot, Outlook) and Adobe tools. Must have attention to detail and possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have excellent planning and time‑management skills, be organized, and be able to articulate, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments and deadlines, including timely follow‑up with clients. Must be able to work independently, take initiative, and drive processes with little guidance. Must be flexible and adaptive in handling urgent matters. Education Requirements Minimum - Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience 4 years relevant experience drafting contracts in a corporate setting, and must be able to demonstrate specific knowledge and understanding of standard contractual terms (e.g., indemnification, limitations of liability, warranties, etc.) and their significance in an agreement. Required Travel Willingness and ability to travel as required by the business. Hybrid Work Environment CCBSS operates a hybrid working environment. This is a teleworking role that requires regular work at a CCBSS office location (at least the minimum number of days per month or week), at the manager's discretion. The number of days required at a CCBSS office location may change based on business needs. Total Rewards, Totally Rewarding We are one family supporting the Coca‑Cola bottling system in North America. Our work is indispensable to our partners and makes an impact in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and to rewarding exceptional performance. To keep everyone motivated and energized, we offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package. Work‑Life Integration – Vacation, floating holidays, parental leave, flexible work environment Competitive Base Salary – A base salary or hourly wage rate in line with market rates for the job duties and skills required Rewards & Recognition – Acknowledging our employees' contributions Retirement Plans & Guidance – Programs to assist associates in saving for retirement Health & Welfare Plans – Medical, life, and disability insurance plans Company Message Coca‑Cola Bottlers' Sales and Service, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr