Paralegal

A mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its legal within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a well-established company with a strong financial position and a commitment to excellence.

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Title:
Senior Paralegal - Hybrid

Salary: $80,000 to $110,000

Location:
Stamford, CT

Our client, a forward-looking and fast-paced company, is seeking to hire a Senior Paralegal to join their legal team to support contract drafting, editing and management, and regulatory research and analysis. Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will support the contract process across the company and navigate complex regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with contract drafting, researching and analyzing federal and state healthcare regulations, and possess excellent organizational skills, Additionally, the individual will ensure that all necessary licenses are secured and maintained across various states, and collaborate with internal business partners and external regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a successful industry leader.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities for the Senior Paralegal will include drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents including sales contracts and amendments, vendor contracts, Business Associate Agreements and NDAs.
• Providing support to the General Counsel by monitoring regulatory changes and assisting in developing internal guidance and compliance strategies.
• Supporting contract negotiations, maintaining version control, and ensuring timely renewals.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on a variety of legal issues, including health care and privacy laws, summarizing findings and providing actionable insights to the General Counsel and internal business stakeholders.
• Partnering closely with other departments and external counsel to gather necessary information to support cross-functional legal needs as needed.
• Collaborating closely with Compliance to manage and renew licenses and registrations, including Secretary of State registrations, state-specific Registered Agents, TPA licenses among others.
• Researching and interpreting federal and state regulations related to licensure applications for various lines of business.
• Providing miscellaneous support as needed across the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, law, healthcare administration, or a related field;
  Paralegal certification preferred.
• Minimum 5 plus years of paralegal experience, with proven experience in regulatory compliance.
• Strong experience with contract drafting and management is essential, Experience with Link Squares preferred.
• Experience supporting senior legal executives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely fashion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).