Senior Paralegal, Contracts & Regulatory

Valley Forge Medical • Lakewood Township, NJ

6d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lion Health System operates three behavioral health hospitals. The Senior Paralegal, Contracts & Regulatory owns document and matter workflows in the President’s Office, covering contracts, regulatory filings, payer and vendor correspondence, and coordination with outside counsel and regulators. The President edits; this role drafts, tracks, and closes matters.

The role is primarily on-site in Lakewood, New Jersey, with some hybrid hours. The position is not an executive assistant or scheduling role; calendar and inbox duties are handled separately. It is not an attorney role; outside counsel provides legal opinions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in healthcare, such as at a hospital, health system, or health law practice.
• Strong drafting skills; candidates will complete a timed writing exercise.
• Daily use of AI drafting tools; the employer will train on its workflow.
• Able to manage volume and carry 30 or more open matters without dropping any.
• Discretion when handling confidential and PHI-adjacent material.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft first versions and redlines of contracts, amendments, business associate agreements (BAAs), payer and vendor correspondence, and regulatory submissions.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities, including intake, version control, execution, and renewal tracking.
• Prepare regulatory and licensure filings—including CMS 855A filings, changes of ownership, state licensure renewals, and accreditation submissions—for executive review.
• Maintain a live matter tracker covering outside counsel, lobbyists, regulators, and payer disputes, with status and next action for each matter.
• Follow up with vendors, payers, and counsel to keep open items moving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed