Sr. Healthcare Contracts Specialist

Overview

This role involves leading the drafting, negotiation, and management of complex business agreements as a Senior Healthcare Contracts Specialist. The position supports business objectives by providing contracting expertise, ensuring efficient contract execution, and identifying and mitigating contractual risks throughout the agreement lifecycle. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and independent management of commercial contracting matters are key components of this role.

Responsibilities

• Independently draft, review, revise, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including client master services agreements, vendor agreements, HIPAA Business Associate Agreements, statements of work, amendments, renewals, data sharing and use agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other contracts
• Prepare high-quality contract language and redlines using approved templates, standard clauses, and negotiation playbooks
• Analyze and negotiate non-standard contract provisions within established legal guidance, resolving routine negotiations independently and escalating novel or higher-risk issues to in-house counsel as appropriate
• Serve as the primary day-to-day legal contact for assigned contracting matters
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance teams, and executive leadership to facilitate timely contract review and execution
• Provide practical recommendations regarding contractual terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategies
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting workflows, standardization, efficiency, and risk management practices
• Contribute to the development and continuous refinement of contract templates, standard clauses, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks
• Support and maintain contract lifecycle processes and systems, ensuring contract records are well-organized, complete, accurate, and maintained according to company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Paralegal Studies, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts
• Extensive experience negotiating contractual terms directly with customers, vendors, business partners, and other counterparties
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage commercial contract negotiations using established templates, playbooks, and contracting standards
• Ability to exercise sound judgment regarding when to seek attorney guidance
• Ability to read, interpret, and draft sophisticated legal and business agreements
• Experience identifying legal, operational, financial, and compliance risks within contractual agreements and recommending practical solutions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex contractual concepts to business stakeholders and drafting polished contract language
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Strong understanding of contract law principles, contractual risk allocation, and commercial negotiation practices
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with minimal supervision while consistently meeting deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including redlining, Track Changes, document comparison, formatting, and management of complex legal documents
• Experience working with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and document management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience negotiating healthcare-related agreements, including payer, provider, vendor, technology, data-sharing, and Business Associate Agreements within healthcare, insurance, managed care, or related regulated industries
• Paralegal certification, contract management certification (e.g., NCMA), or similar professional credential
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Generously subsidized company-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Access to services through proprietary healthcare products
• Spending account options: HSA, FSA, and DCFSA
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Flexible working environment
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program offering professional counseling, referrals, and additional services
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Employee discounts on phone plans, car rentals, and computers
• Community giveback opportunities including paid time off for philanthropic endeavors

Location

• This is a fully remote position
• Candidates must have a quiet workspace free from distractions
• Reliable internet connection required
• Adherence to company security protocols including VPNs, secure passwords, and company-approved devices/software
• Must be US based in a location where work can be performed effectively and in compliance with company policies such as HIPAA