Job Description

The Corporate Paralegal is a key member of the legal team, providing comprehensive support for the Deputy Chief Counsel and Compliance Officer, with a focus on contract review and administration and transaction and corporate governance support. In addition, this role oversees a team of contract coordinators to ensure that contracts are properly drafted, negotiated, executed, and maintained.

Job Relationships

Reports to Deputy Chief Counsel and Compliance Officer

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinate the drafting, reviewing, editing, processing, executing, and maintaining of contracts in accordance with Springfield Clinic policies and standards.
• Implement best practices for contract management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts meet business requirements.
• Oversee team of contract coordinators.
• Act as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and facilitate communication between parties involved.
• Assist in the negotiation and amendment of contracts as needed, addressing terms, conditions, and discrepancies.
• Identify and communicate potential risks or issues associated with contracts to relevant parties and propose solutions.
• Assess various types of business proposals and determine appropriate legal contract template to be prepared and utilized.
• Obtain legal review of proposed contracts as required and communicate results.
• Support contract dispute resolution and provide documentation as necessary.
• Monitor contract timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure compliance and timely execution.
• Maintain organized contract records and databases, ensuring information is up-to-date, accurate, and easily accessible.
• Communicate contract changes/updates to appropriate departments.
• Provide periodic reports on contract status, metrics, and performance to Administration.
• Organize, review, and analyze due diligence documents and information in connection with transactions.
• Assist in maintaining corporate records, preparing material for administrative, committee, and board meetings, and drafting and filing corporate governance documents.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Conduct legal research on various topics.
• Follow Clinic policies and procedures.
• Follow safety practices in performance of all job duties.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, legal requirements, and trends related to contract management.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 5+ years in-house or law firm experience preferred.
• Proven experience in contract management.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong ethical and professional conduct in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in using contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, physician-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude.

Working Environment

• Office environment.

PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA3