Senior Paralegal

Spire Orthopedic Partners

Senior Paralegal at Spire Orthopedic Partners serving as a key legal operations partner. Managing complex legal matters and providing strategic support on contracts and compliance.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,900 - $154,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and corporate governance practices, with proven experience in managing complex legal projects and contract lifecycle management systems. Excels in legal research, analysis, and communication, effectively supporting senior legal executives and cross-functional stakeholders.

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Corporate Law ExpertiseContract Lifecycle Management (CLM)Legal Research and AnalysisCommercial Contract NegotiationCorporate Governance Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingEntity ManagementRegulatory ComplianceLegal Document PreparationContract AnalysisProject ManagementRisk MitigationLegal CorrespondenceIntellectual Property ManagementCorporate Records Maintenance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProfessionalismCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

LinkSquaresMicrosoft Office SuiteLegal Technology Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

ABA-Approved Paralegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

HealthcareLife SciencesRegulated IndustriesCorporate GovernanceCompliance Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key legal operations and corporate governance partner, supporting the Chief Legal Officer and cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.
Independently manage complex legal and corporate matters, drive process improvements, and provide strategic support on contracts, entity management, and regulatory compliance.
Lead the administration and optimization of contract lifecycle management processes and systems, including LinkSquares, to enhance efficiency, visibility, and compliance.
Manage the drafting, review, tracking, execution, and maintenance of a wide range of agreements, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and legal requirements.
Conduct detailed contract analysis, identify legal and business risks, and recommend practical solutions to mitigate exposure.
Support and participate in contract negotiations, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), employment agreements, vendor contracts, amendments, and other commercial agreements.
Serve as a trusted legal resource to business stakeholders, collaborating across departments to ensure contractual obligations align with organizational objectives and regulatory standards.
Conduct advanced legal research and analysis, synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations for legal counsel and business leaders.
Assist the Chief Legal Officer with legal project management, strategic initiatives, fact gathering, due diligence, and complex legal analyses.
Prepare, review, and file corporate governance documents, including articles of incorporation, articles of organization, bylaws, operating agreements, board consents, resolutions, and related records.
Maintain and oversee corporate records, governance databases, organizational charts, and legal document repositories to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance.
Coordinate annual reporting, business licensing, "doing business as" (DBA) filings, state registrations, and other corporate compliance requirements.
Manage entity governance documentation and support board and committee activities through preparation of materials, meeting records, and related filings.
Track and maintain intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks, copyrights, licenses, and related renewal requirements.
Draft legal correspondence and communicate directly with outside counsel, regulators, business partners, and external stakeholders on legal and contractual matters.
Identify opportunities to improve legal operations and implement scalable processes, templates, workflows, and best practices to increase organizational effectiveness.
Support internal compliance initiatives, audits, and regulatory reviews as needed.
Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and analyses to support decision-making by senior leadership.
Act as a proactive, self-directed professional who anticipates needs, solves problems independently, and drives legal matters to successful completion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent advanced paralegal training strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive corporate paralegal experience, preferably within healthcare, life sciences, regulated industries, or similarly complex organizations
Demonstrated experience supporting senior legal executives and managing sophisticated corporate governance and contract administration responsibilities
Extensive knowledge of corporate law, business entity management, contract law, and corporate governance practices
Strong experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts and legal agreements
Experience managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, preferably LinkSquares or similar platforms
Proven ability to independently manage complex legal projects with minimal supervision
Exceptional legal research, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership, outside counsel, and business stakeholders
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology platforms.
Detail-oriented, highly accountable, and committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement
Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment while maintaining the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Dynamic environment
Access to a diverse network of practitioners
Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
Competitive Compensation
Generous PTO
Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.