Manager, Contracts & Legal Operations

Overview

A healthcare business solutions provider specializing in revenue cycle management is seeking a Healthcare Contracts & Legal Operations Manager. This role involves managing the review, drafting, negotiation, administration, and execution of a wide variety of commercial agreements. The position supports legal and compliance matters and serves as a key business partner to internal stakeholders by identifying contractual risks, improving contract processes, supporting legal and compliance initiatives, and assisting with corporate governance and records management.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including services agreements with healthcare customers, vendor contracts, confidentiality agreements, software license agreements, settlement agreements, information security agreements, business associate agreements, and real estate transactions.
• Assist attorneys with contract analysis, contract disputes, and risk management.
• Support the HR department with employment-related contractual matters.
• Conduct preliminary research on legal issues.
• Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal contract support while maintaining quality and consistency across the organization.
• Manage the company’s contract lifecycle management system, including system build-out, maintenance, user rights, data entry, and reporting.
• Assist with corporate governance tasks such as corporate filings, annual reports, permits, licensing, and corporate resolutions.
• Provide support on other legal and compliance-related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, legal operations, healthcare contracting, compliance, or a related function.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial agreements in healthcare, healthcare services, healthcare technology, or revenue cycle management environments.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, contract administration, risk assessment, and document management processes.
• Experience with corporate governance.
• Knowledge of healthcare-related agreements including Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), confidentiality agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience and general proficiency with AI tools and large language models (LLMs), including Claude and Copilot.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with stakeholders at all levels.
• Preferred experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, healthcare services, legal operations, compliance, or corporate contracting.

Skills and Abilities

• Well-organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong ethical standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply state and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with diverse personalities.
• Understanding and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership and management skills to motivate and set expectations with team members.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time management, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
• The position is eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus in accordance with company policies.

Location

Not specified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization and encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to perform essential job functions.