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 Responsibilities

1. 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

1. On-site/in-office position in Los Angeles: Regular in-person presence Monday through Friday is required.
2. Technology/Software Experience: Must be proficient with Word (track changes), PDF, email, Excel/Google Sheets, as well as other related software and platforms.