Colleen O Connor
About Colleen O Connor
Colleen O'Connor is a Contracts Administrator and Corporate Paralegal at Arcus Biosciences, where she has improved contract lifecycle efficiency and manages corporate governance activities. She has previously held positions at notable companies such as Google, Yahoo, and Better Place Forests.
Current Role at Arcus Biosciences
Colleen O'Connor serves as the Contracts Administrator and Corporate Paralegal at Arcus Biosciences, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for improving the efficiency of the contract lifecycle by developing scalable solutions. She manages corporate filings, including California Statements of Information, and oversees corporate governance activities, such as the D&O questionnaire process. Additionally, she created and managed the Legal page for the company's new Intranet, addressing access issues and document storage. O'Connor also plays a key role in onboarding and training internal clients on the contract management system.
Previous Experience at Google and Yahoo
Before her current position, Colleen O'Connor gained valuable experience at several prominent companies. She worked at Google as a Transportation Program Manager for eight months in 2005. Following her time at Google, she joined Yahoo, where she held multiple roles over an eleven-year period from 2008 to 2019. Her positions at Yahoo included Legal Coordinator and Shuttle Program Manager, contributing to various operational and legal functions within the organization.
Experience in Contract Management and Compliance
Colleen O'Connor has extensive experience in contract management and compliance. In 2021, she worked as a Commercial Contracts Paralegal at Better Place Forests for six months and as a Corporate Compliance Paralegal at 500 Startups for five months. Additionally, she served as Manager of Legal Operations at Tricida, Inc. for three months in 2020. Her roles have consistently focused on enhancing contract processes and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.
Educational Background
Colleen O'Connor studied at San Jose State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management. Her studies spanned from 1998 to 2000, providing her with a solid foundation in business principles that support her work in legal and contract administration.