Compliance Manager and Paralegal

St. David; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's Foundation, a leading health equity nonprofit in Central Texas, seeks a Compliance Manager and Paralegal to support the AGC. You will develop and maintain compliance processes, coordinate across departments, and promote accountability and integrity.

The role emphasizes contract administration, governance oversight, tax compliance, and enterprise compliance programs, with collaboration across teams and leadership support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in compliance, contract administration, paralegal work, corporate governance, risk management, healthcare compliance, or related field.
• Experience reviewing and administering contracts and organizational policies.
• Experience managing complex projects and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance, corporate compliance, contract administration, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Contract Administration and Procurement Compliance (40%).
• Oversee Governance and Conflict of Interest Compliance (30%).
• Oversee Tax and Regulatory Compliance (15%).
• Oversee Enterprise Compliance Programs (15%).

Skills

Contract administration

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Law/Business/Healthcare background

Tools

Box

Asana

Co-Pilot

Governance databases

Contract lifecycle software

Job description

ABOUT ST. DAVID'S FOUNDATION

St. David's Foundation is a community-focused and equity-driven organization supporting health and wellness in Central Texas. It is one of the largest health foundations in the United States, funding more than $100 million annually in a five-county area surrounding Austin, Texas.

Through a unique partnership with St. David's HealthCare, the Foundation strategically reinvests proceeds from the hospital system back into the community, with a goal of advancing health equity and addressing the needs of the communities facing the greatest health challenges.

Beyond grantmaking, the Foundation operates the largest mobile dental program in the country, providing highly accessible, quality oral healthcare, and offers the largest healthcare scholarship program in Texas, the St. David's Neal Kocurek Scholarship Program.

JOB PURPOSE

The Compliance Manager and Paralegal supports the Assistant General Counsel's (\"AGC\") oversight of organizational compliance, including contract administration, corporate governance, conflict of interest processes, tax compliance, healthcare and dental practice compliance, and other regulatory compliance matters.

The Compliance Manager and Paralegal serves as a key resource to Foundation staff by developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance processes that promote accountability, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the Foundation's Core Values. The position works collaboratively across departments to identify compliance risks, implement practical solutions, and support a culture of integrity, stewardship, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contract Administration and Procurement Compliance (40%)


• Governance and Conflict of Interest Compliance (30%)


• Tax and Regulatory Compliance (15%)


• Enterprise Compliance Programs (15%)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in compliance, contract administration, paralegal work, corporate governance, risk management, healthcare compliance, or a related field.


• Demonstrated experience reviewing and administering contracts and organizational policies.


• Experience managing complex projects and coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders.


• Knowledge of nonprofit governance, corporate compliance, contract administration, or regulatory compliance.


• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, legal studies, management, or a related field.


• Ten (10) or more years of relevant professional experience.


• Experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, legal, compliance, or regulated environment.


• Experience supporting boards of directors and governance processes.


• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems, governance databases, or compliance management software.


• Familiarity with nonprofit tax compliance, including Form 990 reporting requirements.


• Knowledge of HIPAA, healthcare compliance requirements, and nonprofit regulatory obligations.


• Experience implementing process improvements and enterprise compliance programs.


• Proficiency in Box, Asana, and Co-Pilot or similar generative AI tools.

See job description for full details about Responsibilities, Skills and Competencies, etc.