Senior Contracts & Legal Specialist

Workcare

Senior contracts specialist managing legal agreements, compliance, and contract operations for WorkCare’s regulated healthcare services. Supporting stakeholders across drafting, negotiation, filings, records requests, and legal process improvements.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts while ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and communication, with a strong focus on organizational skills and attention to detail.

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Contract Lifecycle ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional CollaborationContract Management SystemsHIPAA Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal TerminologyAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingAttention to DetailContract StructuresDocument ProductionTemplate Maintenance

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingOrganizational SkillsProfessional DemeanorCustomer ServiceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Adobe Acrobat ProfessionalAdobe SignSalesforceContract Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS DegreeJuris Doctor (Preferred)Notary (Willingness to Become)

Industry Keywords

HealthcareRegulated IndustrySaaS AgreementsConfidentiality AgreementsBusiness Associate Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the entire contract lifecycle, including intake and triage, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, filing, renewing, and terminating contracts
Manage the queue of contracting and legal requests according to priority and urgency
Review, redline, and negotiate contracts while ensuring regulatory compliance
Handle sell-side and buy-side contracting across multiple lines of business
Manage confidentiality, services, statements of work, business associate, data protection, independent contractor, software license, and SaaS agreements
Route documents for deviation review, approvals, and signatures
Manage contract expirations and collaborate with Business Development, Account Management, and internal business partners
Maintain contracts in CLM or another repository
Assist with template maintenance, playbook development, and clause library development
Assist with corporate filings, registrations of government entities, and business licenses
Coordinate and prepare document production subpoena responses
Advise internal stakeholders and business partners on contracting best practices, internal standards, and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with Operations and Medical Records teams on medical-record requests
Support cross-functional objectives and departmental operations in the leader’s absence
Perform additional duties assigned by the leader for efficient operation of WorkCare

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree required, preferably in Paralegal/Legal Studies, Law, or Business with a Concentration in Law
Juris Doctor preferred but not required
Six or more years of contracting experience in a law firm or corporate contracts or legal department
Notary, or willingness to become one
Prior experience in healthcare or another regulated industry preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of contract structures, legal terminology, and legal concepts
Strong critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Cross-functional communication and collaboration experience with sales, account management, internal business partners, and operational teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines with attention to detail, accuracy, and urgency
Ability to explain legal concepts and guide stakeholders on best practices
Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Intermediate knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA
Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers
Professional demeanor and ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals
Ability to work independently and collaborate or assist when needed
Proficiency in the Windows operating system environment
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Teams
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Professional and Adobe Sign
Experience with contract management systems
Familiarity with Salesforce preferred
Ability to learn other software as needed
Ability to meet the physical and home-office setup requirements, including Company IT, privacy, and safety requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
HSA
HRA
FSA
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K
Legal and identity theft coverage
Pet insurance
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities