Contract Analyst - Legal Affairs

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Contract Analyst – Legal Affairs, Supply Chain Specialist to support contract operations in a large, complex health system. You will review, interpret, and negotiate vendor contracts, ensuring alignment with legal and operational needs while coordinating with Legal, Supply Chain, and business partners.

The role targets legal professionals with experience in contract operations, CLM systems, and process improvements, and offers opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or comparable legal experience preferred.
• Three years of experience reviewing, negotiating, drafting and managing contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret agreements, negotiate terms and conditions, and identify potential risks.
• Move vendor contracts through the review and approval process to execution with appropriate signatories.
• Collaborate with Contract Owner, Contract Specialist, and business partners to ensure contract management compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

MaineHealth Corporate Professional - Nonclinical Req #: 90256

Do you have a legal background, know your way around complex vendor contracts, and enjoy using technology to make processes more efficient? MaineHealth is looking for a Contract Analyst – Legal Affairs, Supply Chain Specialist with experience supporting supply chain, procurement, and vendor contracting within a large, complex organization.

This role is a great fit for a paralegal, attorney, or legal professional who has moved into—or is interested in—contract operations. You’ll work closely with contract owners, Supply Chain, Legal, and other business partners to review and interpret agreements, negotiate terms and conditions, identify potential risks, and move vendor contracts through the review and approval process to execution.

We're especially interested in candidates who understand how legal and contractual requirements intersect with the operational needs of a large enterprise and are comfortable managing a high volume of vendor agreements and multiple stakeholders. Experience using legal technology, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, and contract automation tools to streamline workflows, track agreements, and improve efficiency is a big plus!

If you enjoy combining legal expertise, technology, and business operations to solve problems and make processes work better, this could be a great opportunity to bring those skills to MaineHealth!

Summary

The Contract Analyst role is responsible for contract evaluation, organization and analysis. This individual works closely with the Contract Owner, Contract Specialist and other contracting parties to ensure compliance with contract management processes including valuation, interpretation of contract provisions, negotiation of terms and conditions and execution by appropriate signature authority.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required
• License/Certifications: ABA-approved paralegal certificate or other comparable legal experience preferred
• Experience: Three years of experience reviewing, negotiating, drafting and managing contracts preferred
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Microsoft Office

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $77,147.20to $104,353.60per year.

Compensation for part‑time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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