Legal Project Manager

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a Legal Project Manager based in the United States to support a fast-growing healthcare organization with national reach. This role combines legal operations, healthcare compliance, and project management to coordinate legal and compliance initiatives across multiple teams, ensuring regulatory alignment and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage project workflows for Legal and Compliance teams, track deliverables, and ensure timely execution of legal and regulatory initiatives.
• Maintain organized documentation and structured processes.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research related to healthcare compliance, payer requirements, licensing, and state/federal regulations.
• Assist in preparing legal memoranda, policy documents, and contract templates.
• Coordinate communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to support compliance investigations, dispute resolution, and litigation-related tasks.
• Develop presentations, training materials, and internal communications to support legal education and compliance awareness.
• Manage administrative and operational support functions such as file organization, reporting, and use of legal and project management tools.
• Assist leadership in monitoring deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and aligning legal objectives with operational execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in healthcare paralegal work, legal operations, or project management within a law firm or healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, physician licensing, and compliance processes.
• Experience supporting legal and compliance functions in complex organizations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and deadline management.
• Proficiency with legal and productivity tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Monday.com, Slack, and other workflow management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong proofreading and experience preparing formal legal or compliance documentation.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment with strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $120,000 annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Remote work flexibility within the United States
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful healthcare compliance and legal operations initiatives

Location

• United States (remote)