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The Clorox Company Contracts Paralegal in Oakland, California
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Your role at Clorox:
In this role you will work under the general supervision of an attorney on projects touching the full lifecycle of our commercial contracting practice. This includes reviewing NDAs and other commercial agreements using playbooks and trainings provided by our attorneys, flagging key issues for attorney review when needed, conducting legal and benchmarking research that may be relevant to our projects, assisting with the management of our contracts including within our contract lifecycle management (CLM) system), supervising commercial transactions projects, and assisting with the preparation of presentation and training materials for Legal leadership and cross-functional business partners.
In this role, you will:
Review NDAs and other commercial agreements using training and playbook provided by attorneys, flagging issues for attorney review when needed.
Conduct legal and benchmarking research to support projects and transactions.
Handle contracts, including in our CLM, crafting new organizational systems when needed and reaching new technology solutions for the same.
Own a central template and playbook database and build a system for periodically reviewing and updating the same.
Lead a project tracker for the commercial transactions team, working closely with the attorneys to collect data.
Serve as the first stop for contracting questions from our Procurement function, including with respect to process and notice questions.
Assist with preparation of presentations and other summarizing documents for executives and business leads.
What we look for:
Experience
8-10 years of experience in the legal profession
At least 5 years working within a contract management role at a law firm or large company.
Experience across the lifecycle of contracting issues at a large company, including with respect to reviewing standard agreements against a playbook, handling templates and playbooks, working in the ecosystem of contract software, including CLM systems, and understanding key issues that require attorney review and input.
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to transform sophisticated information into clear, concise and actionable communications for business partners.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Be a self-starter, approach work with a sense of urgency.
Education
- BA/BS required. A certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal training program shows a commitment to the profession but is not required and does not take the place of case contract manager/paralegal work experience.
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Workplace type:
Employees will be expected to work onsite three days a week as part of our new hybrid work model, ensuring a balance between in-person collaboration and remote flexibility
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
[U.S.]Additional Information:
At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
–Zone A: $104,100 - $199,100
–Zone B: $95,500 - $183,300
–Zone C: $86,800 - $166,600
All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Who we are.
We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.
This is the place where doing the right thing matters.
Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.
Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .
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The Clorox Company and its subsidiaries are an EEO/AA/ Minorities/Women/LGBT/Protected Veteran/Disabled employer.