Paralegal

Overview

This role involves supporting the contracting process for a real-world data exchange platform serving health systems and specialty networks. The platform enables secure, governed sharing of de-identified healthcare data to facilitate innovation in life sciences. The position is ideal for a proactive paralegal with 3–5+ years of corporate or commercial transactions experience, preferably with healthcare industry exposure.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of standard corporate agreements including NDAs, vendor contracts, client service agreements, and sales cycle contracts.
• Collaborate closely with sales and internal stakeholders to expedite contract turnaround and maintain efficient sales cycles.
• Identify and escalate potential risks or deviations from company guidelines.
• Act as an external-facing operational contact for clients and vendors to facilitate contract intake, gather deal terms, and coordinate signature execution.
• Maintain and optimize the digital contract management system and legal files.
• Track contract milestones, renewal dates, and compliance obligations.
• Streamline legal workflows and processes to improve team efficiency.
• Meet regularly with internal business units to understand contract requirements and provide status updates.
• Prepare clear summaries of contract issues and legal operational updates for the Head of Legal.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience as a corporate or commercial transactions paralegal, preferably with in-house corporate experience or a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is highly preferred, with familiarity of healthcare regulatory concepts considered a major plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage a heavy contract pipeline, and discern when to resolve issues or escalate.
• Proficiency with CRM software, electronic signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign), and productivity suites such as Google Workspace, MS Office, or SharePoint.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Position Type: Contract
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Location: Fully remote

Location

• Fully remote

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.