Paralegal/ Contracts Administrator

Habitat Health

11d•$78,000 - $92,000

About The Position

At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”) in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente. Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations. Habitat Health is growing, and we’re looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more, visit https://www.habitathealth.com. Role Scope: We seek a highly organized paralegal/contract administrator with proven experience managing projects in a fast-paced environment and implementing a contract management system for an expanding business. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this individual will be the second member of our Legal team. As part of a growing company and small department, the role demands adaptability and offers significant opportunities for professional growth. Initial responsibilities will include: Establish and Operationalize a Contract Management System. Participate in the selection and customization of a contract management system that will serve to streamline our contracting process from intake through review, approval, execution, and inventorying. Manage Contract Review and Performance. Manage low to medium risk contracts, actively monitor contract performance and risks, and identify appropriate strategies to achieve improved contract outcomes. Manage Company Registry. Oversee and manage corporate records of each legal entity, including formation documents and applicable state licenses and qualifications. Support Board Operations. Assist with managing communications to Board members, including transmitting Board materials and securing signatures for Board resolutions. Project Support. Provide project management support for ongoing projects, such as provider network development, quarterly reporting, and licensing renewals. 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. General Paralegal Support. Assistance with processing standard form agreements, such as NDAs, short term consulting agreements, and BAAs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) years experience as a paralegal/contract manager.
Strong ability and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other legal contract management software.
Excellent organization and collaboration skills.
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.
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to build trust and credibility across the business.
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Aligns with our purpose and our values and is excited about living those out in daily practice.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare industry and early-stage startups.
Experienced at solving problems and making decisions daily relative to current projects and matters.
Knowledge & Abilities:
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
Curious and creative mindset that is not intimidated by developing new processes.
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Establish and Operationalize a Contract Management System.
Participate in the selection and customization of a contract management system that will serve to streamline our contracting process from intake through review, approval, execution, and inventorying.
Manage Contract Review and Performance.
Manage low to medium risk contracts, actively monitor contract performance and risks, and identify appropriate strategies to achieve improved contract outcomes.
Manage Company Registry.
Oversee and manage corporate records of each legal entity, including formation documents and applicable state licenses and qualifications.
Support Board Operations.
Assist with managing communications to Board members, including transmitting Board materials and securing signatures for Board resolutions.
Project Support.
Provide project management support for ongoing projects, such as provider network development, quarterly reporting, and licensing renewals.
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.
General Paralegal Support.
Assistance with processing standard form agreements, such as NDAs, short term consulting agreements, and BAAs.