Habitat Health | Junior Paralegal/Contracts Manager

Location: Remote, US

Position: Junior Paralegal/Contracts Manager

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Support implementation of a Contract Management System, including developing and refining workflows that will serve to streamline our contracting processes from intake through review, approval, execution, and inventorying
• Manage contract review and Performance. Assist with processing standard form agreements such as NDAs, short-term consulting agreements, and BAAs and ensure all post-execution obligations (e.g. reporting, renewal dates) are tracked.
• Corporate Entity Management. Oversee and manage corporate records of each legal entity, including formation documents and applicable state licenses and qualifications. Monitor upcoming due dates and file periodic reports with Secretary of State offices (or equivalent).
• Support Board Operations. Assist with managing communications to Board members, including transmitting Board materials, securing signatures for Board resolutions, and ensuring accurate records.
• General Paralegal Support. Track and renew and facility licenses and permits and ensure appropriate exclusion screening for vendors and contractors.
• Project Support. Provide project management and administrative support for ongoing projects such state expansion initiatives.
• Collaboration and Communication. Develop and maintain relationships with all levels of management and staff across various departments, particularly forging strong partnerships with the compliance and finance teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a paralegal/contract manager.
• Strong ability and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other legal contract management software
• Must be able to demonstrate timely, appropriate, and professional communication internally within the Legal Team and other departments, and externally with external counsel and other third parties
• Excellent analytical, organizational, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility across the business.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Curious and creative mindset that is not intimidated by developing new processes.
• Aligns with our purpose and our values and is excited about living those out in daily practice

Essential Functions & Physical Requirements

The following statements describe the general nature of work and physical expectations common across roles at Habitat Health. Specific responsibilities may vary by position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Team members in this role may be expected to:

• Work in administrative or remote environments, depending on role needs.
• Communicate effectively with team members, government agency representatives, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.
• Remain stationary and/or move about for extended periods, consistent with job duties.
• Operate standard office equipment and/or clinical tools (e.g., computers, phones, medical devices, documentation systems).

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $67,000-$90,000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 10% and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, as applicable. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.

In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment. Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.Because this is a remote position, employment will be governed by the laws applicable to the employee’s work location, and applicable legal requirements will be followed.