Paralegal

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream•Walnut Creek, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s/Edy’s, Skinny Cow, OREO®, Outshine and Frollies, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our DGIC team across our offices and factories is raising the bar on all things ice cream. Our growth has been tremendous in the past few years – moving from being #2 manufacturer in market to being #1 in 2024. The brands have strong investments in marketing support, quality improvements and exciting line extensions and innovation. DGIC has also been recognized by retail partners as the top manufacturer partner, winning the #1 position in the prestigious Advantage Award in 2024. At DGIC, we don’t just hire for roles, we grow future business leaders. Here, everyone is encouraged to think like a general manager. That means owning your piece of the business, making bold decisions, and seeing the big picture. What makes us unique? You won’t just stay in your lane, you’ll get hands-on exposure to everything from Sales, Marketing and operations to Finance and Supply Chain. It’s like getting an MBA on the job (but with way more ice cream). If you’re curious, driven, and ready to learn a lot about a lot, this is the place to stretch your skills and fast-track your career. Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you! At the heart of our culture are four core values that guide our actions and define how we work together. We Take Ownership by staying committed from start to finish, making thoughtful decisions, and focusing our efforts on initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, and sustainability. We Do What Is Right by prioritizing transparency, setting clear roles and responsibilities, and speaking up when something doesn’t align with our values. We Seek to Improve through continuous innovation, embracing feedback, and learning from both our successes and setbacks. And We Are Better Together by making decisions that benefit the whole organization, fostering inclusion through diverse perspectives, and treating everyone with fairness and respect. These values are not just ideals—they are the behaviors we live by every day. The Corporate Paralegal will play a key role in supporting the Legal function of one of the largest ice cream companies in the United States, generating approximately $2.5 billion in annual revenue. In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate closely with attorneys and business leaders to drive corporate governance, manage contracts, ensure compliance, oversee litigation, and optimize legal operations. Your work will help the company operate efficiently, responsibly, and at scale—while contributing to the success of beloved brands enjoyed by millions.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably in a large company or law firm
Demonstrated experience supporting litigation matters
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multinational or highly regulated organizations
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and e-billing tools
Experience working with senior executives and boards
Exposure to employment, privacy, or commercial law

Responsibilities

Maintain corporate records, minute books, resolutions, and organizational charts for domestic and international entities
Prepare and file board and committee materials, consents, and meeting minutes
Manage entity formations, dissolutions, mergers, and restructurings
Coordinate annual filings, licenses, and good-standing requirements across jurisdictions
Assist with contract lifecycle management, including intake, tracking, execution, and archiving
Support review and administration of NDAs, vendor agreements, customer agreements, and intercompany contracts
Maintain contract databases and reporting for leadership and Legal
Lead the contract lifecycle (intake to archive) across agreements, including supply & quality agreements, distributor/retailer contracts, broker/agency/influencer agreements, licensing, promotions/sweepstakes, and sponsorships.
Support management of litigation, claims, and disputes across jurisdictions
Coordinate with outside counsel on case administration, document production, and deadlines
Maintain litigation matter tracking, calendars, and reporting
Assist with discovery, legal holds, and document retention processes
Support responses to subpoenas, government inquiries, and audits
Support litigation/claims (product liability, employment, commercial, advertising), including legal holds, custodial collection, discovery coordination with outside counsel, insurance notice/tender, and subpoena/government inquiry responses
Support compliance programs (e.g., ethics, data privacy, trade, employment-related compliance)
Assist with regulatory filings, audits, and internal investigations
Track legal and compliance deadlines and requirements globally
Track and coordinate consumer privacy requirements (e.g., CPRA) for marketing programs, vendor DPAs, and retention schedules in partnership with IT/Security and Marketing Ops.
Works closely with Director of Operations Regulatory to ensure compliance with federal, state and local law. Inform clients of audit activities and due dates, and raise awareness to any gaps.
Support Legal department workflows, document management, and knowledge sharing
Partner with Finance, HR, Tax, and other functions on cross-functional legal matters
Assist with outside counsel coordination, billing review, and matter tracking
Ensure proper billing through 3rd party system – Legal Tracker. Track proper intake/coding, monthly accruals, invoice review against OCGs, budget variance tracking, and KPI dashboards for leadership.
Develop and maintain contract playbooks, clause libraries, templates, and Legal SOPs (e.g., legal holds, subpoenas, marketing review), driving consistency and speed for a lean legal team.
Manage Outside Counsel engagements (RFPs/panel management, rate negotiations, SOWs), enforce OCGs, and deliver quarterly spend analytics and savings initiatives.