Senior Contracts & Legal Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete contract lifecycle, encompassing intake and triage, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, filing, renewing, and terminating contracts.

• Prioritize and manage the queue of contracting and legal requests based on urgency and importance.

• Evaluate, redline, and negotiate contracts while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Manage both sell-side and buy-side contracting across various business sectors.

• Oversee confidentiality agreements, service agreements, statements of work, business associate agreements, data protection agreements, independent contractor agreements, software licenses, and SaaS contracts.

• Direct documents for review of deviations, approvals, and signatures.

• Handle contract expirations and work collaboratively with Business Development, Account Management, and internal stakeholders.

• Maintain contracts using CLM or other repository systems.

• Assist in maintaining templates, developing playbooks, and building a clause library.

• Support corporate filings, registrations of governmental entities, and business licensing.

• Coordinate and prepare responses for document production subpoenas.

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders and business partners on best practices in contracting, internal standards, and compliance with regulations.

• Collaborate with Operations and Medical Records teams regarding medical record requests.

• Facilitate cross-functional objectives and departmental operations in the absence of the leader.

• Execute additional tasks assigned by the leader to ensure the efficient operation of WorkCare.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BA/BS degree is required, ideally in Paralegal/Legal Studies, Law, or Business with a focus on Law.

• A Juris Doctor is preferred but not mandatory.

• A minimum of six years of contracting experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.

• Notary certification, or willingness to obtain it.

• Prior experience in the healthcare sector or another regulated industry is preferred.

• In-depth understanding of contract structures, legal terminology, and legal concepts.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, along with effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Experience in cross-functional communication and collaboration with sales, account management, internal partners, and operational teams.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines with a keen eye for detail, accuracy, and urgency.

• Ability to articulate legal concepts and guide stakeholders on best practices.

• Excellent organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail.

• Intermediate understanding of HIPAA and OSHA regulations.

• Commitment to providing outstanding service to both internal and external customers.

• Professional demeanor with the capacity to ensure privacy and confidentiality.

• Capability to meet and surpass daily and weekly individual performance targets.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate or assist when necessary.

• Proficient in the Windows operating system environment.

• Competent in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and Teams.

• Skilled in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Adobe Sign.

• Experience with contract management systems.

• Familiarity with Salesforce is preferred.

• Willingness to learn other software as required.

• Ability to meet the physical and home-office setup requirements, including Company IT, privacy, and safety standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Critical illness insurance

• HSA

• HRA

• FSA

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401K

• Legal and identity theft coverage

• Pet insurance

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities