Legal Contract Specialist

Responsibilities

(This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers. As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

The UHS Corporate Legal Department is hiring a Legal Contract Specialist that will be primarily responsible for preparation of Business Associate Agreements and Acute and Behavioral Health physician and non-physician contracts. This role will also assist with review and negotiation of various types of healthcare related contracts including, but not limited to, Managed Care agreements, Foster Care agreements, Education Affiliation and IT agreements and Vendor contracts and leases.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Complete timely review, analysis, and drafting of Business Associate Agreements
• Serve as the liaison between UHS facilities and the facility vendors in the negotiation of contracts
• Complete timely contract review, analysis, and drafting of Acute and Behavioral Health facility physician and non-physician employment contracts, education affiliation, IT, managed care, foster care and vendor contracts, leases and other professional agreements as requested
• Assist Contract Administrators with review, analysis and drafting of Behavioral Health facility physician and non-physician employment contracts, education affiliation, leases and other professional agreements as requested
• Serve as the main contact between facilities and corporate personnel regarding contracts. Provide contract guidance and training as needed

Bachelor's degree preferred with 1-3 years' experience of contract negotiation and preparation experience and an understanding of the legal implications of contract provisions.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of contract life-cycles
• Familiar with contract compliance including state and federal regulatory requirements, healthcare accreditation standards and all other applicable regulations that govern such agreements
• Possess a thorough understanding of limitation of liability, indemnification, insurance and other such related contractual provisions
  
  The ability to efficiently process a large number of contract requests in an organized and efficient manner
• Strong negotiation, writing/contract preparation, verbal communication and presentation skills in order to clearly convey ideas based on selected audience. The ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with all levels of personnel, including executive-level personnel and decision makers
• The ability to draft and revise contracts

This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal…