Legal & Risk Manager

Position Overview We are seeking a Legal & Claims Manager to support our growing supermarket chain. This on-site role is a hybrid position that combines first-level contract review/redlining with claims administration for both third-party and employee-related matters. The position is designed to reduce bottlenecks on the General Counsel and HR while improving our overall risk management, asset protection, and compliance. Key Responsibilities1. Contract Review & Redlining Conduct initial review and first-pass redlines of contracts and legal documents, including: Vendor agreements Service contracts Leases and amendments Master Vendor Agreements and related redlines Highlight key business and legal issues, inconsistencies, and unfavorable terms before escalation to the General Counsel. Prepare brief summaries of changes and issues for internal stakeholders. 2. Claims Administration (GL & WC) Serve as the primary internal point of contact for: General liability claims involving customers, vendors, and third parties. Workers' compensation claims involving company employees. Coordinate with insurance adjusters, TPAs, and outside counsel on claim handling, strategy, and documentation. Track claim status, reserves, deadlines, and required documentation. Prepare regular reports for the VP of HR and General Counsel on open claims, trends, and risk areas. 3. Asset Protection, Safety, Compliance & Risk Support Assist with legal tasks connected to asset protection, safety, compliance, and risk management, including: Reviewing incident reports and related documentation. Supporting store-level and company-level safety initiatives from a claims/legal perspective. Helping implement and maintain processes that reduce risk and potential exposure. 4. Reporting & Internal Collaboration Reports to: VP of HR for claims-related work and day-to-day coordination. General Counsel for contract/legal work, strategy, and higher-level issues. Work closely with buyers, directors, and VPs who manage vendor and third-party relationships to ensure contracts and claims are handled efficiently and consistently. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field. Paralegal certificate or other formal legal training is a plus, but not required. A law degree is not required, but comfort with legal language and concepts is essential. Experience 3-5+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Contract review, contract management, or similar work involving legal documents; and/or Claims handling or claims administration (general liability and/or workers' compensation). Experience in retail, grocery, hospitality, or multi-location businesses is a plus. Skills & Competencies Strong understanding of basic contract terms, legal concepts, and risk allocation (indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, etc.). Familiarity with general liability and workers' compensation claims processes. Excellent attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and claims at once. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly summarize issues for management. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and interacting with senior leadership. Other Requirements On-site/in-office position in Los Angeles: Regular in-person presence Monday through Friday is required. Technology/Software Experience: Must be proficient with Word (track changes), PDF, email, Excel/Google Sheets, as well as other related software and platforms.