Senior Paralegal – Global Strategic Partnerships

Job Description

Senior Paralegal, Global Strategic Partnerships | The Coca-Cola Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Coca-Cola Company, located in Atlanta, GA. The company aims to refresh the world and make a difference through global partnerships that engage consumers, accelerate innovation, and build shared opportunity. This position is crucial for the Global Strategic Partnerships legal team, enabling the mission by building strong, compliant frameworks for relationships with creative agencies, technology providers, and entertainment partners. It helps modernize how legal services contribute to efficiency, risk mitigation, and responsible growth across a global ecosystem.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA
• Pay: $96700–$109000 yearly
• Team: Global Strategic Partnerships legal team
• Mission: Support complex commercial relationships and transform contractual processes using automation, digital tools, and AI-assisted workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Tech Stack: Automation, digital tools, AI-assisted workflows, AI-assisted document review, predictive analytics, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, Microsoft Office Suite, legal research tools.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Draft & Review Agreements: Draft, review, and coordinate internal approval for complex commercial agreements covering global strategic partnerships, including creative, advertising, media, digital technology, marketing procurement, sports, entertainment, and IT vendors.
• Support Negotiations: Assist attorneys in negotiation preparation and strategy by analyzing contract requirements, identifying risks, and providing process support for key clauses and governance obligations.
• Modernize Legal Processes: Contribute to the modernization of legal operations by adopting AI-assisted document review, predictive analytics, and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Ensure Governance: Maintain strong governance practices by accurately integrating agreements into databases, CLM platforms, and document control systems, aligning with internal standards.
• Provide Guidance & Training: Deliver training and practical guidance to internal stakeholders on recurrent contractual issues and technology-enabled tools, enabling self-service where appropriate.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as a transactional paralegal supporting commercial contracts, either within a law firm or a corporate legal department. A Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s degree combined with a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
• Experience: Candidates must have proven experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms, legal research tools, and AI-powered systems for document analysis or workflow automation.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of contract drafting standards, negotiation processes, and risk evaluation for complex agreements involving diverse jurisdictions is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for business stakeholders. The role also demands an ability to manage multiple priorities under minimum supervision, maintaining organizational precision under tight deadlines, alongside an analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Bonus: A collaborative approach with the capability to influence and engage stakeholders across various functions is preferred. Candidates should also possess an openness to continuous learning regarding emerging technologies impacting commercial contracting.