Legal Manager

Viking is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate Paralegal or experienced Legal Assistant to join our expanding Legal Department. In this role you will provide direct support to our Director of Business Administration and will be trained to manage key operational workstreams, including contract lifecycle management and liquor licensing.

Our ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple legal requests and shifting priorities. This role also includes providing administrative support to the General Counsel and the broader legal team as needed.

This is a hybrid position based in our Woodland Hills, CA office. You will be required to adhere to our hybrid work policy, working from our office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday on a weekly basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with contract lifecycle management, including tracking, reviewing, and organizing agreements.
• Support liquor licensing processes and compliance efforts.
• Respond to ad hoc legal requests and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the General Counsel and legal team.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation across various legal workstreams.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Corporate Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Operations Specialist in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field preferred; Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal agreement tracking.
• Familiarity with liquor licensing, regulatory compliance, and business permitting, especially in the hospitality or travel industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments), and e-signature platforms like DocuSign.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft, edit, and proofread legal documents.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information while supporting executive-level administrative tasks.

What We Offer You:

• Highly competitive compensation plan.
• Salary range $90,000-$120,000 annually determined by a myriad of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations.
• Employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Viking full-time regular employees working in the United States can purchase Viking shares through payroll deductions
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance at a highly subsidized rate (some plans are fully paid by Viking).
• Accrue 15 paid vacation days, sick time accrual by state, and 6 paid holidays per year.
• Opportunity to take a free and/or discounted cruise.
• Highly subsidized gym membership.
• Discounts on theatres, theme parks, movie tickets, travel discounts through IATA membership and too many more discounts to name.

 Viking is a certified Great Place to Work company. This certification is a result of our commitment to excellence, integrity and our teams’ outstanding contributions.

About Viking

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.