Contract Analyst - Legal Affairs

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

Job summary

MaineHealth Corporate in Portland, ME seeks a Contract Analyst – Legal Affairs to move contracts from review through approval and execution. You will work with contract owners, specialists, and partners to review, interpret, negotiate terms, and ensure contracts follow the right processes before signature.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with about three years of contract-related experience; paralegal or similar legal background is a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret contract terms, negotiate terms and conditions, evaluate agreements and ensure proper processes before signing.
• Work closely with Contract Owner, Contract Specialist and other parties to ensure compliance with contract management processes.
• Evaluate provisions and execution requirements to support timely approvals and signatures.

Skills

Contract review

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

ABA-approved paralegal certificate or comparable legal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Corporate
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 90256
Date Posted: Aug 28, 2026

Do you have an eye for the detail's others might miss?MaineHealth is looking for aContract Analyst – Legal Affairsto help keep contracts moving from review and negotiation through final approval and execution.You’ll work closely with contract owners, specialists, and other partners toreview and interpret contract terms, negotiate terms and conditions, evaluate agreements, and make sure contracts follow the right processes before they’re signed.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys digging into the details, asking the right questions, and keeping multiple agreements organized and moving forward. Abachelor's degree or equivalent experienceis required, and we’d love to find someone with aroundthree years of experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts. Paralegal or similar legal experience is a plus.

If you enjoy the intersection oflegal, business, organization, and problem-solving, 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 isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.