Legal Specialist, Business Counsel

Overview

A healthcare company with a legacy of innovation is seeking a Legal Specialist to join their Business Counsel organization. This role supports the Dental Solutions and Health Information Systems businesses by providing practical legal guidance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position is remote within the USA or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support to commercial, marketing, and functional teams
• Translate legal requirements into practical business guidance
• Serve as a first-line reviewer for routine commercial and operational matters, identifying legal and compliance risks
• Support marketing and claims review activities in coordination with Regulatory, Quality, Intellectual Property, Privacy, and Compliance teams
• Assist with contracting-related matters alongside lawyers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Maintain and improve legal processes, templates, and guidance materials
• Deliver training and guidance on legal processes, claims, and marketing/promotional activities
• Support lawyers on various day-to-day legal matters and initiatives
• Coordinate across Legal, Regulatory, Intellectual Property, Privacy, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment and timely execution
• Manage multiple priorities and contribute to continuous improvement of legal workflows and tools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher, or diploma/professional certification in Paralegal Studies or related discipline
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in legal, compliance, regulatory, contracts, or corporate legal support environment
• At least 5 years in a legal specialist, senior paralegal, or comparable legal support role
• Experience supporting claims review, marketing review, contract administration, or operational legal processes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship (e.g., no H1B visa sponsorship)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with claims substantiation, regulatory review workflows, or quality/compliance processes
• Experience developing training materials, guidance documents, or standardized legal processes
• Strong judgment in identifying and escalating legal and compliance risks
• Effective collaboration with lawyers and cross-functional partners in complex, regulated settings
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay benchmarked against similar companies
• Programs supporting physical and financial well-being

Location

• Remote position based in the USA or Canada
• Minimal travel as needed
• No relocation assistance provided

Additional Information

• Compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards is required
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status
• Applicants must provide education and work history via resume upload or application fields
• Candidates are advised to be cautious of fraudulent job postings and only trust official communications from the employer's verified email domain
• This position does not expect work in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County