Paralegal, Contracts

Overview

This role supports the Corporate Counsel within the Legal Department by managing the contract lifecycle for a regulated mail-order specialty pharmacy and wholesale distribution business. The Paralegal, Contracts assists with drafting, reviewing, tracking, executing, and maintaining a variety of contracts and related documents, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and administer contracts, amendments, renewals, and terminations, including vendor agreements, service agreements, distribution agreements, NDAs, and pharmacy-related contracts.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from intake through execution, ensuring all required approvals, signatures, and documentation are completed.
• Maintain contracts within the contract management system, ensuring accurate data entry, version control, and audit-ready files.
• Track contract milestones, renewal dates, expirations, and contractual obligations; notify stakeholders of upcoming deadlines.
• Coordinate contract routing and execution using electronic signature platforms.
• Review contract language for consistency with company standards, healthcare laws, and pharmacy regulations under attorney supervision.
• Assist with administration of PBM-related agreements, including tracking network participation, reimbursement, and rebate-related contractual terms.
• Serve as a liaison among Legal, Compliance, Operations, Pharmacy Services, Sales, and Finance regarding contract status and documentation requirements.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and metrics related to contract volume, cycle time, renewal status, and execution progress.
• Maintain shared legal folders, contract templates, and standardized forms.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in legal studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved or nationally recognized paralegal program.
• 2-6 years of experience in a paralegal, contract administration, or legal support role.
• Knowledge of contract administration processes and legal terminology.
• Familiarity with pharmacy and healthcare contracting concepts, including PBM network participation and rebate-related contractual provisions, preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint; experience with contract management systems preferred.
• Ability to relate to people at all organizational levels and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-directed and well-organized with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in retail, mail order specialty pharmacy, PBM, pharmaceutical, or managed healthcare industries.
• Experience working with privacy-related platforms such as One Trust.

Work Environment

• Home-based office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental conditions.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.