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About the company

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw’s and many more recognizable names.

Albertsons Companies recently rolled out our Presence with a Purpose work model. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, Presence with a Purpose will help us build a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are allowed to make decisions that are best for them.

What you will be doing

The Senior Paralegal will be a member of the Albertsons Companies’ Contracting Center of Excellence (“CCOE”) team within Albertsons’ Legal Department. The CCOE manages a variety of complex commercial, technology, and data use legal issues and supports Albertsons’ strategic initiatives.

Under the direction and guidance of CCOE Counsel, the Senior Paralegal will assist a team of attorneys that support the Technology & Engineering, Data, Intellectual Property, and commercial contracting functions at Albertsons. This role will have several areas of responsibility, including developing and managing efficient contracting processes within the CCOE team, sometimes in conjunction with new legal tools and technology; support attorneys in management of and, compliance with, contracting-related policies; assisting in intellectual property application preparation; and negotiation of some agreement types. The position may occasionally be responsible for performing administrative duties of a complex and confidential nature for the VP or attorneys.

The position will be based in Boise, Idaho, or one of our main regional offices (Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Pleasanton CA, Dallas TX, Chicago, IL, or Fullerton, CA, Phoenix, AZ).

Main responsibilities

• Participate within the CCOE to create and maintain superior contracts and contracting processes.
• Support VP in guiding internal stakeholders on contracting policies.
• Support the Intellectual Property function by performing pre-application trademark activities, including clearances.
• Negotiate certain varieties of contracts under supervision of Counsel.
• Coordinate efforts with internal clients as well as other internal and external parties.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence under the supervision of the Counsel.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams across multiple time zones.
• Periodically assist with diverse high demand legal projects outside normal area of focus.

The salary range is $75,400 to $97,900 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation Pay (accrued based on hours worked) or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

What we are searching for

• Bachelor’s degree
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program
• At least seven years of prior work experience.
• Possessing strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and create and maintain order from competing demands.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to gather/sift important information, ability to create schedules and organize documents.
• Technological competency, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Proficiency in conducting legal research.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Ability to recognize and anticipate procedural or legal issues and proactively implement solutions.
• Strong sense of professionalism, responsibility, and reliability
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Possess a focused attention to detail.
• Possess an ability to work independently on repetitive tasks.
• Possessing good people skills/having the ability to get along with all levels – subordinates, peers and superiors – good client communication skills – manages reputation of self and department.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of USPTO procedures
• Conducting trademark clearance searches
• Knowledge of computerized docketing systems

What it is like at Albertsons?

Albertsons Culture Principles

Compassion: We always treat each other with kindness and respect

Team: We always support and recognize each other

Inclusive: We always value everyone’s perspective

Learning: We always strive to grow and develop ourselves and others

Competitive: We always act with integrity to win over the customer

Ownership: We always take actions to drive our success