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Once Upon a Farm · 1 day ago

Paralegal

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Once Upon a Farm is a mission-driven company focused on improving childhood nutrition and transforming the food system. The Corporate Paralegal will support the Chief Legal Officer in managing legal operations, corporate governance, and compliance initiatives, ensuring the legal function operates with clarity and efficiency.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageOrganic FoodSnack Food

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with our Chief Legal Officer to manage budgets and optimize outside counsel spend

Implement and maintain legal technology solutions that support our growing business, including leading the design and implementation of our first enterprise CLM system

Develop KPIs and reporting metrics to track legal department performance

Coordinate vendor relationships and billing processes across multiple law firms

Support strategic planning initiatives and resource allocation decisions

Design contract templates, approval workflows, and automated renewal processes

Create contract risk assessment frameworks and approval matrices

Develop contract analytics dashboards for executive reporting

Manage board, SEC, and committee calendars; assist in preparation of agendas, resolutions, presentations, and meeting materials

Organize and maintain board minutes, written consents, and other corporate records

Support annual shareholder meeting preparation, including proxy statement coordination

Ensure subsidiary compliance and good standing across multiple jurisdictions

Assist with preparation, proofreading, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, 5)

Assist with insider trading compliance; support investor relations materials review and earnings call preparation

Coordinate companywide compliance training initiatives in partnership with Legal, HR, and other stakeholders

Maintain training schedules, track employee completion, and follow up on outstanding requirements

Assist in updating compliance policies, onboarding materials, and communication templates

Collaborate on the rollout and maintenance of compliance training platforms or third-party systems

Assist in the management of our intellectual property portfolio, including trademark filings and protection, working with the Chief Legal Officer and outside counsel

Support all litigation and claims matter management with our Chief Legal Officer and outside counsel, including tracking of all matters, initiation and management of legal holds together with our IT department, and coordination of records production in discovery

Qualification

Corporate governanceContract managementLegal operationsEDGAR filing proficiencyBoard software experienceContract management systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate or equivalent experience

Minimum of 5 years of corporate paralegal experience, with prior experience supporting public company boards of directors and board committees

Demonstrated contract management and legal operations experience

Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Experience with board software (OnBoard, BoardVantage, or similar platforms)

Experience with contract management systems (ContractWorks, Ironclad, or similar)

EDGAR filing system proficiency

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial tracking and PowerPoint for presentations

Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred

Preferred experience in the consumer-packaged goods, food & beverage, or broader consumer products industry

Experience implementing legal technology tools or process improvements

Familiarity with fast-growth or mission-driven organizations

Genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet

Desire to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth, purpose-driven work environment

Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, deeply understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy, and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

Annual Bonus

401(k) program + 4% company match after three months

New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance

Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend

Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts

New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon a Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections

Medical Insurance for the employee is covered at 100% on select plans, with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee

Vision and Dental Insurance are covered at 100% for the employee and dependents

Life insurance

Flexible spending account and Health Savings Accounts for applicable plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence

And so much more!