Contracts Paralegal

Base Pay Range

$80,000 / yr - $110,000 / yr

Join Illinois' largest independent orthopedic group practice, serving communities across 100+ locations throughout the Chicagoland area with 150+ fellowship-trained physicians. This established healthcare leader provides comprehensive orthopedic care and is known for innovation, excellence, and commitment to improving patients' quality of life. The legal team plays a critical role supporting the organization's continued growth and complex business operations.

• Partner directly with General Counsel
• Diverse commercial agreements across 100+ locations
• Build and refine contract management processes
• Stable organization with strong community reputation
• Collaborative environment valuing legal professionals
• Sophisticated vendor and procurement agreements
• Healthcare law and corporate governance exposure

• Leading Chicagoland healthcare organization seeks an experienced Contracts Paralegal to join their in-house legal department.
• Provides direct support to the General Counsel and offers hands‑on experience managing commercial agreements for a complex, multi‑site organization serving the Chicago area and northwest Indiana.

• Support General Counsel with vendor negotiations and contract review processes
• Review, draft, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and other commercial contracts
• Serve as lead paralegal for commercial agreements and procurement contracts
• Manage contract lifecycle from initial request through execution and renewal tracking
• Maintain organized contract database and implement process improvements
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across departments on contracting needs
• Track key contract terms, deadlines, and renewal dates
• Research contract-related issues and support dispute resolution efforts
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
• Assist with general corporate matters and legal department projects as needed

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate required
• 10+ years of contracts paralegal experience, preferably in‑house
• Proven experience supporting General Counsel with vendor negotiations and commercial contracts
• Strong expertise in MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and procurement agreements
• Demonstrated contract lifecycle management skills
• Track record of implementing process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong business acumen and ability to work cross‑functionally
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Healthcare or multi-location organization experience preferred

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